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J-1: Exchange Visitor Visa:

U of MN is authorized to offer 3 J-1 categories in addition to the J-1 student category. For information on the J-1 student visa, click here.

Professor – Primarily teaching, lecturing, observing and may conduct research. Minimum stay in U.S. is 3 weeks, maximum is 5 years. Repeat participation in this category is permitted, as long as the 24 Month Bar Rule has been observed.

Research Scholar – Primarily conducting research, observing and may also teach or lecture. Minimum stay in U.S. is 3 weeks, maximum is 5 years. Repeat participation in this category is permitted, as long as the 24 Month Bar Rule has been observed.

Short-term Scholar – Person with similar education to professor/research scholar coming for short-term visit primarily for lecturing, observing, training, etc. No minimum stay required. Maximum stay in U.S. is 6 months. Repeat participation in this category is permitted, as long as each new program of participation is different in focus and/or breadth from the previous one. The 24-Month Bar does not apply.

  • Visitors on any of the above three categories may be paid or unpaid.
  • If the visitor does not already have at least a BA/BS degree, the faculty mentor of the UMN hosting department must sign a statement indicating that the work to be done at UMN is a requirement for the completion the scholar’s home country program.
  • The J exchange visitor must have a minimum of $1,100/month of support. This support could potentially come from the U of MN, U.S. government agency, international organization, the visitor’s home government, or their own personal funds.
  • The J exchange visitor is also required to have adequate health insurance as required by the J-1 Regulations.  Here at the University of Minnesota, scholars are required to purchase the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) through Boynton Health Services.
  • Proof of additional funds and adequate health insurance is required to bring J-2 dependents. For more information on J-2 dependents, click here.

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Last Update: November 23, 2009
 
 
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