J-1 Request Process

J-1 Scholar Eligibility Requirements

Individuals coming to Johns Hopkins to engage in scholarly research, teaching or other academic activities may be eligible for sponsorship in the J-1 Exchange Visitor immigration status.

OIS provides immigration sponsorship for individuals who have received a formal invitation from a specific hosting department at Johns Hopkins University. OIS works with the hosting department to determine eligibility for the J-1 Exchange Visitor immigration status based on the appointment title, proposed activities, and other criteria as outlined.

• Must hold a full-time academic appointment [part-time positions not permitted]
• Position must be temporary [i.e. non-tenure-track]
• Non-academic staff positions and positions involving Clinical Training are not eligible for J-1 sponsorship by Johns Hopkins. [Foreign medical graduates participating in medical internships, residencies, specialized clinical training, and other positions involving more than incidental patient contact may only be sponsored by ECFMG]

Individuals whose appointments are deemed eligible for one of the J-1 categories available for scholars should review additional J-1 requirements:

• Must be able to meet J-1 Funding Requirements
• Must demonstrate sufficient English Language Proficiency
• Must provide information about previously held U.S. immigration statuses [if applicable]

Individuals who would like their legally married spouse and dependent children under age 21 to accompany them may be able to request J-2 status for them at the time of submitting initial J-1 request. It is possible to request J-2 status after you have received your J-1 DS-2019 form. Contact OIS at [email protected] to request information. 

*Individuals who are transferring an existing J-1 status should be aware of the time limitations of their J-1 category and review the information outlined on the Transfer-In section of our website.

J-1 Request Process Timeline

To begin the process for J-1 immigration sponsorship, the Johns Hopkins hosting department will reach out to the prospective J-1 Exchange Visitor [EV] to grant access to the required J-1 request eForms in iHopkins [the database used by OIS for reviewing immigration-related requests]. The timeline below provides an overview of the process. A more detailed description of the J-1 Request Process Timeline is also available.

If you have questions about J-1 Exchange Visitor status, please contact the OIS at [email protected].