There is a lot to understand when it comes to inviting and working with international scholars and students. The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team offers multiple resources to help Ohio University faculty and staff better understand the rules and regulations of the visa programs utilized by our students. Additionally, the ISSS team is available to offer support to faculty and staff who wish to bring an international visitor to campus for academic exchange.
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International Student Overview
Your primer for all things related to international students and scholars, the International Student Overview page covers the basics of visa types and offers more detailed resources and shares important considerations and concerns.
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Training and Consultation
Do you or your department need more assistance or training in matters related to international students and scholars? The ISSS team offers open training events, department-specific training options and program consultation.
Scholar Types and Details
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Research Scholar and Professor Visa
Research Scholar and Professor categories are generally used for long-term visits to the University for academic exchange and collaboration. Learn more about category details and how research scholars and professors can maintain their visa status.
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Student Intern Visa
The Student Intern Visa category is intended to support internships that are part of a foreign degree program. Learn more about category details and how student interns can maintain their visa status.
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Short-Term Scholar Visa
The Short-Term Scholar Visa category is generally used for short visits to the University for the purposes of academic exchange and collaboration. Learn more about category details and how short-term scholars can maintain their visa status.
Ready to Invite a Professor, Research Scholar or Student to OHIO?
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Inviting a J-1 Scholar
Learn the ins and outs of inviting a J-1 Scholar to Ohio University, including the responsibilities of your department. On this page, you can determine if your visitor needs a J-1 Visa and view a J-1 Visa determination table and learn about important requirements of the J-1 visa.
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J-1 Visa Application Process
If your visitor needs a J-1 Visa, we've laid out all of the steps in the invitation process as well as how to complete the J-1 Visitor Application. Additionally, you can learn more about what your visitor should do once they make it to campus and how to request a visa extension.