Purpose: Exchange visitor for the purpose of studying, research, teaching, etc.
Categories: Student, Student Intern, Research Scholar, Short-term Scholar, Professor
Max Duration: Student: 1 to 7 years depending on the length of the program Non-Degree Student: 2 years Student Intern: 1 year Research Scholar: 5 years Short-term Scholar: 6 months Professor: 5 years
Oversight: UConn Health managed within U.S. State Department regulations.
Eligibility to Work: Student: Maximum 20 hours at the institution enrolled. Researchers and Faculty: Can only be employed by the sponsoring institution in the field specified in the DS-2019. Usually within the same department. Therefore, Researchers and Faculty can only be employed by UConn Health. Academic Training: Students are eligible for academic training upon completion of program (Master’s – 18 months, Ph.D. – 36 months).
Document Required: Form DS-2019 issued by the sponsoring institution, I-94 and Passport.
Process: UConn Health department/dental residency programs, Human Resources International Office, DHS, U.S. Consulates.
UConn Health Obligations: Manage the program as RO and ARO; comply with DHS regulations and requirements to sponsor and maintain visa status of an employee.
Dependent Visa: J-2 visa; employment is permitted with authorization from DHS (EAD card); can be enrolled in an academic program.
Benefits: If employed by UConn Health, does not receive retirement benefits. J-2 dependents receive retirement if employed with EAD. Health insurance is required based on J regulation. (UConn Health provides health insurance when eligible, otherwise J holder must obtain their own health insurance coverage.)
Extensions: Research scholars, professors, or specialist categories may be eligible for extension of their J-1 status, up to a five year maximum. The International Office will provide a form to request extensions (typically in 12-month increments); to be submitted at least 2-3 months in advance of the DS-2019 expiration date.
Department Checklist:
J-1 Visa Check List
(Employed by UConn Health ex: Postdocs and Dental Residents)
Forms:
- Request for Insurance DS 2019 Form
- Request to Sponsor F-1 or J-1 Dependents
- No Patient Contact Statement
- Faculty Attestation for Insurance
- English Proficiency Form for J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Remote Work – Sponsoring Faculty
Special J-1 Visa categories
Visiting International Student/Intern