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Welcome!
The University of Washington is part of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program administered by the U.S. Department of State. The program aims to:
“increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of mutual educational and cultural exchange experiences.”
International Scholars Operations (ISO) at UW Seattle campus leads the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program efforts. UW Tacoma's Office of Global Affairs (OGA)/International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) works as a liaison between ISO, academic units, and other relevant parties to provide central support for UW Tacoma’s visiting scholars and their dependents.
Whether you are interested in hosting a J-1 scholar or becoming a J-1 scholar at UW Tacoma, please begin by contacting OGA/ISSS!
Getting Started
UW can sponsor J-1 Exchange Visitors who are offered UW academic appointment titles listed here. Students pursuing degrees at foreign universities are ineligible for academic appointments.
ISO issues Form DS-2019: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status, which is necessary to apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa.
For details on the next steps, check below to find pages dedicated to Academic Unit Hosts or Visiting Scholars.
For Academic Unit Hosts
Find out the next steps for academic unit hosts.
For Visiting Scholars
Find out the next steps for visiting scholars.
Cultural Exchange Requirement
All host units must have plans in place to offer cross-cultural exchange opportunities to J-1 exchange visitors and their J-2 dependents.
Current and Past Scholars and Hosts
OGA would like to thank the following visiting scholars and academic unit hosts for enriching our campus community!
Resources
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J-1 Visa Intake (MS word)
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J Visa Request From (MS word)
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WA State ID Card/ Driver’s License SEVIS ID Page Print Out (webform)
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Academic Calendar (Office of Registrar)
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The Department of State's International Exchange Alumni Website
