The University of Miami is the sponsor of the Exchange Visitor Program, which is administered by the Department of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). The University is authorized to sponsor exchange visitors in five categories: professor, research scholar, short-term scholar, specialist and student. Students admitted to the United States as an exchange visitor are granted a J-1 Visa. These students must meet certain requirements. Please contact ISSS for information regarding immigration regulations for students in J-1 status.