International Faculty and Scholars
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.
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.
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.
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.