May 17, 2016

J-1 Requirements for Short-Term Workers

To qualify for a J-1 visa as a short-term scholar in the U.S., the applicant must be accepted to participate in a certified short-term scholar exchange program in the U.S.

To participate in a short-term scholar exchange program, the applicant must be a professor, research scholar or individual with similar education and experience and meet the sponsoring organization’s specific requirements.

J-1 visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.