It’s free to all member institutions!
- Identify your candidate(s)
- Contact NIEA J-1 Responsible Officer
- Fill out the DS-2019 Request Form
Host an Exchange Visitor Today:
NIEA is a U.S. State Department designated J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. This program assists member institutions to sponsor J-1 visas for international scholars to teach, travel, and research in the United States.
SPECIAL NOTES
- Visitors’ families (spouse/kids) are eligible to participate
- Visitors have 30-days for additional travel after program
- Cultural activities are a required component
- The College is the HOST; NIEA is the J-1 SPONSOR
FUNDING
- Each college determines the total funding necessary including salary, fair value of housing, and stipends
- Personal Accident and Health Insurance must be provided
- Home country funding and scholarships can be included to assure the support necessary for the exchange
SHORT-TERM SCHOLARS
- Individuals who come to lecture, observe, consult or train
- Can be professors, research scholars or specialists
- This category is ideal for short-term participants
- Maximum duration of program is 6-months
RESEARCH SCHOLARS:
- Individuals who come to conduct research, observe, or consult in connection with a research project
- They can also teach or lecture
- Maximum duration of program is 5-years
SELECTION OF CANDIDATES:
- Each college identifies, screens and invites candidates
PROFESSORS:
- Individuals who will teach, lecture, observe or consult at post-secondary accredited educational organizations
- They can also conduct research
- Maximum duration of program is 5-years
J-1 Visa Categories
Hosting Considerations
FREE TO ALL MEMBER INSTITUTIONS!
