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 […]
Two-Year Home Residence Requirement 212(e)
J-1 Exchange Visitors (EVs) and their J-2 dependents, whether students or scholars, can be subject to a two-year home country physical presence 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 […]
I-94 Record
Travel in and out of the U.S. is recorded electronically by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record for all international non-immigrant visitors to the U.S. This important record lists your entry date, port of entry, and immigration status in which you were admitted to the U.S. The I-94 record may be […]
Find My OISS Adviser
The OISS team of advisers serves as your primary resource for immigration support. We are here to answer questions about your immigration status, federal immigration regulations, immigration documents, work authorization, changing status and more. Please note: Adviser appointments should NOT be scheduled to complete routine requests such as “check-in” or “travel signature” requests. Follow the […]
Foreign National Employee Status
This page is for current and new international employees in H-1B, TN, E-3 or O-1 status who already have an approved position with WashU and application submitted to USCIS. If you are a department looking to sponsor an employee: ON THIS PAGE Documents Reporting change of address You and your dependents must report changes to […]
J-1 Exchange Visitor Status
This page is for current and new J-1 scholars and student interns who already have an approved program with WashU and a DS-2019. The information provided in this section is intended for J-1 exchange visitors sponsored by WashU. If you are sponsored by a different organization, it is essential that you contact them with questions. […]
