Prospective Scholars
There are two possibilities for researchers and scholars. In
either case, you will need to contact the department with which
you will work. The department will contact International
Advising for the immigration documents.
J-1 Exchange Visitor
program
Visiting researchers
and visiting professors who will be at UNT for up to a three
year period in a non-tenure track position, and who have at
least the equivalent of a U.S. Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s
degree with significant experience, may qualify for the J-1
Exchange Visitor program.
The visiting scholar can be employed by UNT, but does not have
to have UNT employment. The scholar will not be able to be
employed off campus.
Short Term Scholars are in the U.S. for less than 6 months.
After leaving the U.S., the 12 month between J programs
requirement does not apply. Short Term Scholar could reenter the
U.S. as a J again inside of 12 months.
A Researcher or Professor can remain as a J scholar for up to 3
years. When leaving the U.S. and the J program, the scholar may
not return in a new J program for 12 months.
Some J scholars are subject to the 212(e) two year home
residency requirement. This is determined by the source of
funding or the country skills list. The Department of State
makes the determination. Generally, scholars supported by
government money will be subject to the two year home residency
requirement. The link to the Skills List can be found at:
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/jexchanges/participation/waivers.htm
The Exchange Visitor program is managed by the Department of
State. Their information can be found at
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/jexchanges/participation.htm
Welcome Letter for J-1 scholars coming to UNT
H-1B Temporary non-immigrant worker in a specialty occupation
The H-1B visa category
applies to persons coming temporarily to the U.S. to perform
services in a specialty occupation. A specialty occupation is
one that requires the theoretical and practical application of a
body of highly specialized knowledge to fully perform the
occupation and requires completion of a specific course of
education culminating in a baccalaureate degree, or higher, in a
specific occupational specialty.
The employee must be a professional or otherwise possess highly
specialized theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her
field. The employee must possess the specific knowledge for the
position offered. The minimum entry-level requirement of a
bachelor's or higher degree in a specific occupational specialty
is required. The position offered must be one for which the
employee possesses qualifications at least matching that minimum
requirement.
The position must require a person with the alien's highly
specialized qualifications. The Bureau of Citizenship &
Immigration Services (BCIS) will scrutinize the job duties to
determine whether the position requires a professional-level
employee. The employer's stated requirement of a bachelor or
higher-level degree will not suffice if the generally recognized
requirements for that position are below a professional level.
The position to be filled by the alien can be a permanent
position, but the employer's intent must be to have the alien
fill that position temporarily.
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