J-1 Faculty/Staff

Description of (J-1) Visiting Scholars and Researchers

Visiting Professors
A professor is an "individual primarily teaching, lecturing, observing, or consulting at post-secondary accredited educational institutions, museums, libraries, or similar types of institutions. A professor may also conduct research, unless disallowed by the sponsor" [22 CFR* 514.4(e)].

Research Scholars
A research scholar is an "individual primarily conducting research, observing, or consulting in connection with a research project at research institutions, corporate research facilities, museums, libraries, post-secondary accredited educational institutions, or similar types of institutions. The research scholar may also teach or lecture, unless disallowed by the sponsor" [22 CFR* 514.4(f)].

Short-term Scholars
"A professor, research scholar, specialist, or a person with similar education or accomplishments coming to the United States on a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating special skills at research institutions, museums, libraries, post-secondary accredited educational institutions, or similar types of institutions" [22 CFR 514.4(b)]. Examples include educators, scientists, research fellows, writers, and museum administrators. The maximum duration of stay is limited to 4 months, and short-term scholars are not permitted to extend their stay.

*CFR=Code of Federal Regulations
NAFSA's Advisor Manual of Federal Regulations Affecting Foreign Students and Scholars

Departmental Checklist (.pdf 65kb)

Registration Sheet (.pdf 91kb)

Unpaid Scholars

Appointment Procedures

Foreign Faculty/Researcher Application (CSULB Faculty/Researchers) (.pdf, 151kb)

Differences Between H-1/J-1 Visas (.pdf, 89kb)

Tenure-Track Faculty (see Academic Personnel home page)

Certificate of Eligibility Request Form (DS-2019) (.pdf, 80kb)

Insurance Information (.pdf, 72kb)

Request Sheet for SEVIS - DS2019 (.pdf 38kb)

Termination Memo (.pdf, 53kb)

Foreign Scholar Updates