A J-1 Scholar is a visiting researcher or professor from outside the United States who has been approved to enter the United States for a specific purpose for a limited amount of time. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for the purpose of stimulating the international exchange of expertise, collaborative teaching and research efforts as well as cultural exchange. Exchange is truly at the core of the program rather than simply as a means of working in the U.S.
While the Exchange Visitor Program includes 16 different categories of Exchange Visitors, Abilene Christian University is authorized to use the following categories for scholars and professors:
Professor and Research Scholar
Program Duration: Three (3) weeks to five (5) years (continuous time)
Primary Activity: Teaching or collaborative research. Details are available on the State Departments website for Professors and for Research Scholars.
This category is subject to the 12- and 24-Month Bars on Repeat Participation.
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J-1 | 12 & 24 Month Bars
Short-Term Scholar
Program Duration: One (1) day to six (6) months
Primary Activity: Teaching or collaborative research. Details are available on the State Department’s website.
This category is NOT subject to the 12- and 24-Month Bars on Repeat Participation, but may still be influenced by it.
Note: Independent Researchers and Guest Lecturers may not be eligible for the J category