Longwood University welcomes visiting scholars to engage in research projects, consultation, and teaching. There are several J-1 visa scholar categories, including professor, research scholar, and short-term scholar. The length of stay can vary from a few weeks to five years. J-1 scholars must maintain good legal status during their stay and may also be subject to home country residence requirement. Relevant information is provided below.
It is important to understand that J-1 visiting scholars who have received funding from their home country's government, or whose subject/field appears on their home country's skills list, may be subject to the Two-Year Home Country Residence Requirement. If you are subject to this requirement, then you will be required to return to your home country for two full years after completion of the J-1 program.
The J-1 scholar must take care during his/her stay in the US to maintain lawful J-1 status, as failure to do so can have serious short-term and long-term consequences.
Fortunately, there are some simple steps the J-1 scholar can take to ensure that the stay in the US remains valid:
Professors and Research Scholars may give occasional lectures and short-term consultations incidental to their primary activities, if approved by the Center for Global Engagement. If you are offered the opportunity for a lecture or consultation, please contact the Center for Global Engagement to discuss further.