J-1 Exchange Visitors
UTEP accepts five exchange visitor categories: (1) students (degree or non-degree/exchange), (2) student interns, (3) professors, (4) research scholars, and (5) short-term scholars. Information on the sub-category Short-term Research Scholar is found under Research Scholar.
BEST PRACTICES
- UTEP Sponsor, please consult with the Office of International Programs before extending an offer of sponsorship.
- Request DS-2019 forms 90 days prior to the target arrival date to allow for visa appointments and travel plans.
- Sponsors, please consult with Human Resources when wages will be paid by UTEP.
- Student Interns will also need forms DS-2019 and DS-7002.
- The Office of International Programs will issue all forms, as requested, for J-1 exchange visitors and their J-2 dependents.
- For information about J-1 students (degree and non-degree), visit International Students.
RESEARCH SCHOLARS, SHORT-TERM RESEARCH SCHOLARS AND PROFESSORS
- These categories ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for tenure track positions
- If made subject to the 2-years residency requirement, they may not change to another visa category without obtaining a waiver of the requirement.
- The J 1 visa may be issued for a maximum of five (5) years, depending on the duration of the funding. The 2-years home residency requirement does not affect the length of a J-1 program.
- The exchange visitor must have an official connection to his/her host university.
- Funding for an exchange visitor may originate from the U.S. government, the home government, home employer, or by UTEP.
MINIMUM FUNDING AMOUNTS: Year 2022-2023
ITEM | MONTHLY COST | 12 MONTHS COST |
Living Expenses (rent, utilities, food, other) | $1700 | $20,400 |
Medical Insurance (when not paid by UTEP) | $225 | $2700 |
Dependent expenses (medical insurance, other) | $365 | $4390 |
FORMS: All forms may be access by visiting the respective J-1 exchange visitor category listed below.
TABLE: DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF EXCHANGE VISITOR CATEGORIES