Overview of Student Immigration Status Options
At WashU, students can choose between two immigration statuses for study: the F-1 student status and visa and the J-1 exchange visitor student category and visa. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) governs F-1 immigration status and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) governs J-1 immigration status. Both F-1 and J-1 students must enroll […]
Overview of Scholar Immigration Status Options
An international scholar is an individual not enrolled in a formal degree program who holds a temporary nonimmigrant visa. A scholar engages in activities including teaching, research and/or training at a university, research institute or hospital. At WashU, international scholars may be faculty members, research associates, postdoctoral research fellows, visiting scholars or physicians. The Office […]