Overview of Student Immigration Status Options
At WashU, students can choose between two immigration statuses for study: the F-1 student status and visa or 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 who holds a temporary nonimmigrant visa and 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 for International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides services […]