Visa types

J1 Visiting Professor or Research Scholar:

• Can be used for academic visitors who will be appointed at Wabash
• May be paid a salary by Wabash
• Must be appointed but do not necessarily have to be paid by Wabash
• Short term or long term up to 3 years total
• Not appropriate for one time speaking engagement
• Visitor could be subject to the two year home rule
• Department fills our "J Scholar Initial Request" form, International Office creates "certificate of eligibility" (DS-2019) and visitor applies for the J1 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate.

• Can be used for speakers or for short-term researchers (6 months or less)
• Visitor can be given reimbursement for travel, food and lodging
• If visitor is appointed for ONLY 9 days or less, can also be given an honorarium
• Cannot be paid salary
• Visitor must apply for the B1 visa at a consulate unless from visa waiver country

• Can be used for academic visitors who will be appointed and paid at Wabash
• Can be paid a salary by Wabash
• Short-term or long-term
• Not appropriate for one time speaking engagement
• Canadian citizens apply at U.S. border with offer letter from Wabash
• The TN application procedures for Mexican citizens are more lengthy.

• Can be used for academic visitors who will be appointed at Wabash
• Must be paid a salary by Wabash
• Salary must match "prevailing wage" determined by NY State Dep't of Labor
• Most appropriate for longer term academic positions (1 year or more) but can be used for shorter appointments if absolutely necessary
• Department initiates application and sends completed packet to Dean’s Office; Dean’s Office sends application to immigration service
• Takes 3 to 5 months for normal processing time; 4 to 6 weeks if extra $1000 premium processing fee is paid.

• Appropriate for permanent academic positions at Wabash
• Position must be permanent
• Various criteria must be met--please make appointment with the INTERNATIONAL OFFICE to discuss details if you are considering permanent residency
• Employee initiates application with support of department
• Wabash assists employee in putting together application; and sends to immigration service