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Inviting International Visitors to UC San Diego: Common Visa Classifications

       

J-1 Exchange Visitor

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

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H-1B Specialty Occupation

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

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Permanent Residency (PR)

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

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Trade NAFTA (TN)

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

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B-1/B-2 Visitor

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

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WB/WT Visa Waiver

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

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F-1 Student

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

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J-1 Student

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

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J-2 Dependent

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

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