Inviting International Visitors to UC San Diego: Common Visa Classifications

Non-student; paid and/or unpaid; select staff/academic titles; up to 5 years.

Salaried; select staff and academic titles; up to 6 years.

Sponsorable by UC San Diego for select positions; scholar/faculty may self-petition without university sponsorship.

Paid; specific occupations; Canadian or Mexican citizenship; no maximum limit.

Unpaid (honoraria and reimbursement may be allowed in certain situations); independent research, consultation, or observation; up to 180 days.

Unpaid (honoraria/reimbursement may be allowed in certain situations); independent research, consultation, or observation; up to 90 days.

Paid/unpaid; in field of study; up to 1 year (29 months for STEM fields).

Paid/unpaid; in field of study; up to 18 months (36 months for post-PhD).

Paid/unpaid; no employment restrictions (must have EAD); status dependent upon principal's J-1 status.