TN Employees
The TN category was developed as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which is currently called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It enables Canadian and Mexican citizens to be admitted to the U.S. to engage in “business activities at a professional level” on a temporary basis. Employment is reserved for specified occupations, […]
O-1 Employees
The O-1 visa category is reserved for individuals of “extraordinary ability” in the sciences, arts or education. The documentation required for an O-1 petition is quite extensive, and the decision on whether or not a scholar qualifies for an O-1 visa is often difficult. The O-1 classifications are commonly referred to as: To discuss whether […]
H-1B Employees
The H-1B visa category is designated for individuals coming temporarily to the U.S. to perform services in a specialty occupation. A specialty occupation is defined as an occupation which requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree for the specific specialization (or its […]
J-1 Scholars
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) J-1 Exchange Visitor (EV) Program exists to promote educational and cultural exchange. The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) at WashU brings EVs to campus temporarily with the expectation that they will return home with their new knowledge and skills. The J-1 EV status is appropriate for many […]
Apply for Your I-20 or DS-2019
Congratulations on your admission to WashU! As an incoming international student, you need an I-20 or DS-2019 from the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa. Below are the steps to apply for this document. Be sure to start the process as soon as you are admitted […]
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not already have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security Number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Taxable fellowship […]
