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educational and cultural exchanges." The Department of State issues J visas and establishes and administers the federal regulations and policies governing the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
The primary purpose of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is to foster international exchanges; therefore, the invited visitor must be affiliated in some manner with a partner institution or organization abroad. This program is to not be used solely for the purpose of employment.
The J-1 Scholar must hold at least a Master's degree, or equivalent education evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation services (we recommend WES).
The J-1 Scholar must have sufficient English proficiency to perform their job or complete their academic program; to navigate daily life in the United States; to read and comprehend program materials; to understand fully their responsibilities, rights, and protections; and to know how to obtain assistance, if necessary.
✓ The J-1 Scholar must have sufficient funding for themselves and any J-2 dependents for the entire duration of the program. They must provide official evidence of sufficient funding to demonstrate that they have the ability to cover living expenses. This support may come from KSU or other sources as self-funded.
✓ The J-1 must maintain appropriate health insurance coverage as required by federal regulations throughout the entire duration of the J-1 program.
✓ The J-1 Scholar’s appointment to the position is temporary. Tenure-track positions are prohibited in the J-1 program.
The J-1 Scholar's proposed activity must further exchange, mutual enrichment, and linkages between KSU and educational institutions of other countries.
✓ The J-1 Scholar must demonstrate intent to return to home country after the program.
The J-1 Not have participated in and completed a professor or research scholar program within the last 24 months preceding the beginning date of their new program's commencement;
✓ The J-1 Scholar Not have participated in a J-Visa program for all or part of the 12-month period immediately preceding the start date of a professor or research scholar program unless they meet one of the following exceptions:
The J-1 Scholar is currently in a professor or research scholar program and is transferring to another institution in the United States to continue their current J-1 program;
The J-1 Scholar’s prior physical presence in the U.S. on a J-visa program was less than six months in duration; and
The prior participation was as a short-term scholar.