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J-1 immigration status is appropriate for a specifically-defined research or training opportunity sponsored by a specific UAB department at a specific site for a specific period of time and does not allow employment, research, or training beyond that defined in the offer/invitation letter from UAB. Please note that the Department of State describes the minimum qualifications for a Research Scholar as "a bachelor’s degree with appropriate experience in the field of which research is to be conducted" [9 FAM 402.5-6(E)(8)]. The same is expected for Short-Term Scholars and Professors. A master’s or terminal degree in the field of research is strongly preferred at UAB.

Administrators whose units will be receiving J-1 Exchange Visitors coming to UAB as 20/21 Postdoctoral Employees or Trainees can begin the process below immediately with ISSS. Please see the separate section specifically for J-1 physicians coming for training in UAB's GME and non-standard programs via ECFMG sponsorship, which are also handled directly by ISSS.

Administrators whose units will receive J-1 Exchange Visitors coming to UAB in 02/04/60 Job Assignment Categories will need to submit a PAR to have the title of Visiting Scholar accessible to their unit and must begin the International Visiting Scholar (IVS) process described below before connecting with ISSS for J-1 immigration support.

 

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