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J-1 Visiting Scholars   |   H-1B Specialty Occupation   |   J-1 Student Interns   |   Other Visa Types   |   Employment Sponsorship

The University of Oregon sponsors and hosts foreign nationals in the categories described below. This information is provided to assist hiring departments and foreign nationals in understanding processes and options; however, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is responsible for setting immigration strategy and for guiding departments and foreign nationals through immigration processes. Immigration strategy is dictated by many factors, and ISSS is therefore ready to assist hiring departments in understanding which sponsorship option is most appropriate. Hiring departments are advised to contact ISSS immediately upon offer.

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J-1 Visiting Scholars

Following the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, the J-1 Exchange Visitor category was developed to facilitate educational and cultural exchanges between people of the United States and people of other countries. J-1 sponsorship is intended for exchange visitors interested in participating in an approved program for the purpose of teaching, conducting research, consulting, observing, or demonstrating special skills.

Learn More and Apply for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

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H-1B Specialty Occupation Sponsorship

The H-1B Specialty Occupation category is the standard nonimmigrant visa for faculty and employees of distinguished merit and ability who will conduct services of exceptional and specialized nature. The specialty occupation requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty, or its equivalent, as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.

Learn More and Apply for the H-1B Specialty Occupation Sponsorship 

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J-1 Student Interns

The J-1 Student Intern Program provides international students the opportunity to pursue a full-time structured internship in his/her academic field. Internships are to fulfill the educational objectives for a current bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree program at his/her home institution abroad.

Learn More and Apply for the J-1 Student Intern Program

Other Visa Types

E-3 Specialty Occupation Workers from Australia »   The E-3 classification applies only to nationals of Australia performing specialty occupation services in the United States. The specialty occupation requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty, or its equivalent, as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.
TN NAFTA (USMCA) Professionals »   The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level
O-1 Extraordinary Ability or Achievement »   The O-1 nonimmigrant visa reserved for individuals who possess extraordinary abilities or demonstrate extraordinary achievements in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, and have been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.
Permanent Residency (LPR) »   Foreign nationals with an advanced degree or its equivalent, and/or of exceptional or extraordinary ability may be eligible for employment-based permanent residency.
B-1/B-2/Visa Waiver (VWP) Visitors »   Nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1), or tourism (B-2). The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countires to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. See program requirements.
 
Notice:

ISSS guidance does not constitute or substitute for legal counsel. All information provided is based on current regulatory information. All UO-sponsored individuals are responsible for reporting any change of address, planned international travel, or change of status plans to ISSS, or any changes to terms of employment at the UO.