Scholars on J-1 Visa

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Legal Status

SEVIS DS-2019

Passport/Entry Visa

Employment Authorization

Change of Address Procedure

Transfer Procedures

Permanent Departures from the University of Minnesota

Violation of Status

Two Year Rule

Five Year Rule

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Other Important Information

J-2 Dependents

Health Care and Insurance

Travel/Reentry With J-1 Visa

J-1 & J-2 Social Security Number

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Form I-9 Requirements

J-1 Scholar Forms

Department of State Code

International Scholar Handbook

Scholar Orientation

J Scholars

J-1 Scholar Employment Authorization

Scholar on J Visa: J-1 Scholar Employment
Including J-1 Research Scholars, Professors, and Short-term Scholars

Scholars may not work without proper work authorization. Work options are limited.

J-1 research scholars, professors, and short-term scholars are permitted to receive payment for services at the location described on their DS-2019.  For those scholars with a DS-2019 from the University of Minnesota, P-1-00045, the DS-2019 shows that you are allowed to receive payment from a particular department at the University of Minnesota and for the original purpose for which the J-1 status was granted. 

See an ISSS J-1 adviser for questions about:

• Changing or adding sites of activity (options are very limited)
• Occasional Lectures and Short-term Consultations

Note: Prior written authorization is required by your program sponsor before a scholar may participate in occasional lectures or short-term consultations. For those on a DS-2019 from the University of Minnesota, P-1-00045, authorization is given by ISSS.

Click on the following link for instructions on receiving reimbursement or payment:

Remuneration, Wages or Reimbursement of Expenses