When OISS is Closed
Urgent issues or emergencies may come up outside of OISS office hours. Normal OISS staff hours listed below exclude holidays when the university is closed. During normal office hours, contact OISS directly. Follow the guidelines below when OISS is not open. Immigration-related emergency Examples What to do Other emergencies Examples What to do NON-emergency, immigration-related If […]
Prospective J-1 Scholars
The information below is intended for prospective J-1 Exchange Visitors (EVs) who wish to come to the U.S. and WashU as research scholars, professors, short-term scholars or student interns. This information is only applicable to prospective visitors who have already connected with a specific department at WashU. Prospective J-1 exchange visitors should follow the steps […]
Host Department Responsibilities for J-1 Scholars
WashU host departments play an important role in ensuring J-1 Exchange Visitors (EVs) have a positive experience and fulfill their J-1 program objectives. Departments must be aware of processes pertaining to the J-1 program and J-1 requirements. Not all scenarios impact each J-1 EV at WashU. However, it is important that the host department is […]
Electronic Filings
Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) LCAs are filed with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and provide notice that the university will file an H-1B application for an individual holding the job title. Please note that these are not notices of open positions; candidates have already been selected or currently hold the positions. Complaints […]
Doctoral Students
WashU is proud to host international doctoral students in a number of disciplines across campus. Doctoral students have several rights and responsibilities that vary from students at other levels. Find University PhD Policies & Requirements online. As a doctoral student, there are two stages to your academic program. The first is completion of coursework that […]
212(e) Two-Year Home Residence Requirement
J-1 Exchange Visitors (EVs) and their J-2 dependents, whether students or scholars, can be subject to a two-year home country residence requirement. This rule is located in section 212(e) in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the law that covers topics related to immigration and citizenship. This is why you will hear this rule referred […]
Entrepreneurial Activities & Self Employment
In a time when many students are interested in launching innovative business endeavors, international students must be careful not to unintentionally violate their F-1 or J-1 immigration status by working without authorization. It may not always be clear when something becomes “work” for immigration purposes. Therefore, always check in with OISS before you start an […]