English Language Proficiency
WashU is responsible for confirming that visitors and students possess the necessary level of English language proficiency to succeed in their respective course of study and/or program. WashU requirements apply to non-immigrants who seek to study, work, or engage in research in the U.S. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals holding F or […]
E-3 Employees
The E-3 visa category is for nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia coming 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 […]
B Visitors / Visa Waiver Program
Information about the B-1 and Visa Waiver Program is intended for students or scholars who want to invite family to visit the U.S. AND for scholars whose visas are not sponsored by WashU. If the visitors is invited by a WashU department, the department will provide the visitor with an invitation letter. Use this letter […]
TN-NAFTA 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 […]
