Scholar Visas

Expanded Screening of Visa Applicants

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  • All F, M, or J visa applicants (new or renewal/returning) who are 鈥渙therwise eligible,鈥 will initially be refused a visa under INA section 221(g) and referred for further review.
    • This does not mean a visa application will necessarily be denied but it is likely that the processing time will be extended to accommodate the additional vetting.

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Prospective scholars (researchers, lecturers, student interns) must work directly with a university department/unit to determine sponsorship opportunities. If a department/unit is interested in sponsoring an international scholar, the department will contact ISSS directly to initiate visa sponsorship. Please do not contact ISSS directly.

Scholar Visas for Working at 色戒成人直播

Student-Status Related Visas

  • Student (F-1 status) on post-completion OPT
  • Student (F-1 status) on STEM extension of OPT (色戒成人直播 is an e-verify employer)
  • Student (J-1 status) eligible for Academic Training

University-Sponsored Scholar Visas

Below is a list of visa types the university commonly uses to sponsor visiting scholars.

Additional Visa Options

Honorarium Payments

Foreign nationals in B-1, B-2, VWB, and VWT status may accept an honorarium and/or reimbursement of travel expenses under the following conditions:

  • For a single academic activity or short series academic activities" (e.g., lecturing, teaching, and sharing of knowledge or performance)
  • 9 days or less at 色戒成人直播
  • The individual has accepted such payment from no more than 5 educational or research institutions (including the UW)
  • In the previous six-month period.

Contact the for further information about payment and tax implications.