New Incoming J-1 Professor/Research Scholars

Participants are subject to the following conditions: 

• Participant may be in a tenure-track position as long as she/he is not a candidate for tenure
• Participant has not been physically present in the U.S. in any J status for more than 6 months of the previous 12 months.  In most cases, J-1 holders may not accept paid employment outside of Providence College unless it is an integral part of the program described in Form DS2019.

Extensions for J-1 Professor/Research Scholars

Initial programs for this category must not exceed 3 years.  Extensions of up to 6 months are permitted for the purpose of completing a specific project or research activity.

Transfers

Professors/research scholars may transfer between institutions if the purpose of the transfer is to complete the initial objective for which they were admitted, provided they remain in the same J category.  Permission to transfer is given by the sponsoring institution.  It is not possible to change from one category of the J-1 visa to another category within the United States.

Mandatory Health Insurance

All J-1 and J-2 visa holders are required to have and maintain health insurance that meets the U.S. Department of State requirements.

Accompanying Family Members

Spouses and unmarried minor children (under the age of 21) of an exchange visitor are issued J-2 visas.  The primary holder of the J-1 visa must show evidence of adequate funding for the support of the dependent children and spouse.  J-2 visa holders may apply to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for work permission after arriving in the United States.