J-1 Scholars/Professors
A J-1 visa holder is permitted employment only pursuant to the
exchange program agreement under which s/he entered the United States,
and at the location(s) noted on the DS-2019. A J-1 scholar/professor
should refer to the written agreement with JMU to determine eligibility
for employment. A copy of this agreement will be required by International
Student and Scholar Services prior to the issuance of a DS-2019
and prior to the approval of employment documents at JMU.
If a Department is interested in bringing an international scholar to JMU under the J-1 visa sponsorship, a Background Form for DS-2019 (found here) must be completed and returned to Delores Blough, MSC 8003. Please note that visa application procedure sometimes takes four or more months, depending upon whether the Embassy has a backlog of visa application appointments and whether an extensive background check will be required, so you are urged to complete this paperwork as soon as possible.
In general, a J-1 Scholar or Professor may be employed only by
the sponsoring institution. However, if the sponsoring institution
gives prior permission, the Scholar or Professor may participate
in occasional lectures or short-term consultations at a different
institution. This additional employment must be incidental to the
main purpose of the stay and must not cause a necessity for an extension
of the DS-2019.
J-1 Scholars/Professors under JMU sponsorship:
If you have been offered an occasional lecture or consultation with
another institution, you must bring a letter of permission from
your department to International Student and Scholar Services. A
letter from that office will be written to the offering institution
verifying your eligibility to accept payment for the lecture or
consultation.
J-1 Scholars/Professors with other sponsorship:
If you have been asked to conduct a lecture or provide consultation
at JMU, you will required to provide a letter of approval from your
sponsoring institution prior to the beginning of your lecture or
consultation.
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