Professors
J-1 professors primarily teach, lecture, observe, or consult. The professor may also conduct research. If the Exchange Visitor will be here primarily to conduct research the Research Scholar category above is more appropriate, even if the individual is a professor in his or her home country.
- Length of stay: 3 weeks to 5 years in duration
- Allows for extensions up to the 5 year maximum.
- Is subject to a 24-month bar on return visits as a J research scholar and professor at the end of the program.
May return to the U.S. in J-1 Short-Term Scholar or in any other visa category such as F-1 student or B-1/B-2 visitor during the 24-month bar period.
FORMS