International Student and Scholar Services

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Current International Scholars

 

Current international scholars are defined as foreign nationals currently present at the University of Miami as participants in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program to engage in nonclinical research, teaching or long-term observation at a University of Miami department under the supervision of a University of Miami professor.

 

  • Health insurance requirement for J-1 scholars and their J-2 dependents

  • Form DS-2019 travel validation for J-1 scholars and/or J-2 dependents

  • Visa renewal for J-1 scholar

  • Local address update for J-1 scholars

  • Authorization for occasional lectures and consultations for J-1 scholars

  • Extension of program for J-1 scholars

  • Transfer to another program sponsor for J-1 scholar

  • Ending J-1 scholar program early

  • 30-day grace period after completion of J-1 scholar program

  • Two-year home country physical presence requirement for J-1 scholars and J-2 dependents

  • 24-month bar on repeat participation in research scholar or professor category

  • Tax requirements for J-1 scholars

  • Forms DS-2019 for J-2 spouse and/or minor children of J-1 scholars

  • Employment authorization for J-2 dependents