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An Exchange Visitor or J Scholar at 91视频is a foreign national who is coming temporarily to the United States for the purpose of educational and cultural exchange, NOT EMPLOYMENT. The principal exchange visitor obtains a J-1 visa; the spouse and minor children obtain J-2 visas. 

Professor: 
An individual primarily teaching or lecturing at 91视频from 3 weeks to 5 years in duration. Their Bachelor's degree or higher must match the teaching or lecturing activity at USF. 鈥疶his is not for a 91视频tenure track position.鈥� 

Research Scholar: 
An individual primarily conducting research, observing or consulting in connection with research at 91视频from 3 weeks to 5 years in duration.鈥� They must have a Bachelor's degree at a minimum that matches the planned academic activity at USF. This is not for a 91视频tenure track position. 

Short-term Scholar: 
A professor, researcher,鈥� or other individual鈥痺ith a Bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher coming to 91视频for a short-term visit of 1 day to 6 months for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating a special skill at USF.鈥�  

Specialist: 
An individual who is an expert in a field of specialized knowledge or skill coming to 91视频for observing, consulting, or demonstrating this knowledge or skill for three weeks to one year.鈥€�  

U.S. Department of State regulation 22CFR 62.10(a)(2) requires J-1 Exchange Visitors to show proof of English language proficiency to successfully participate in their programs and to function on a day-to-day basis. Below are the options that are acceptable at USF. 

Option 1:  Objective and Recognized English Language Test
 
The following tests are acceptable and the test dates must be no older than two years.   

• TOEFL IBT: 69 overall score
• IELTS: 6
• PTE Academic: 53
• Duolingo: 100

Option 2: Interview with English3

This third party is trained in language assessment.  They will conduct an 鈥渋nterview鈥� in a recorded session completed through the English3 website.  The interview general takes about 25 minutes and can be evaluated in 48 hours. A score of 3.0 or higher is required. The scholar is provided the link during the application process.  The test results are provided directly to USF. 

Option 3: Degree Program Taught in English Language

The scholar may show proof, in the form of a transcript or diploma, that they have obtained an Associate, Bachelor鈥檚, Master鈥檚, or Doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college of university.   

The scholar may show proof, in the form of a transcript, that they attended university for at least one year in a country where English is the official language (per the 91视频Graduate English Proficiency - English Speaking Countries List). 

Option 4: Native English Speaker
 
The scholar may show proof, in the form of a passport, that they are a citizen of a country whose official language is English per the 91视频Graduate English Proficiency - English Speaking Countries List . 

• Supervise the academic activity during the scholar鈥檚 stay at USF. 
  
  
• Arrange for office space and equipment (computer, phone, etc) as deemed appropriate for the academic activity.  
  
  
• Provide OIS with accurate program, funding, and other related information throughout the duration of the scholar鈥檚 program at USF, including: 
  
  • Cancellation, termination or early completion of the scholar鈥檚 program 
  • Significant changes in position and/or project 
  • Changes in funding sources and amounts 
  • Intent to transfer to another 91视频department, faculty member, or sponsor 
  • Plans to change immigration status 
    
    
• "Ensure that the activity in which the exchange visitor is engaged is consistent with the category and activity listed on the exchange visitor's Form DS-2019." [22 CFR 62.10(e)(1)]. This means that the scholar should maintain their original program objectives as indicated on the scholar application. 
  
  
• Encourage the scholar to participate in cultural exchange activities offered by USF World and OIS to ensure compliance with Department of State鈥檚 requirements.  
  
  
• Scholars, whether classified as paid or non-paid, have the same benefits and rights as any 91视频employee. This includes but is not limited to: 
  
  • Attendance and overtime policies and typical hours of operation within their department and/or lab. 
    
    • Full-time employment is generally considered working 30 to 40 hours per week.鈥� (It is recommended that hours worked should not exceed 40 hours per week.) 
    • It is recommended that non-paid scholars track hours in a timesheet that is signed off by the supervisor. 
    • Awareness of vacation and other types of leave available such as vacation, sick, family/medical leave, and bereavement leave. 
    • Accrual of leave hours in accordance with HR policies. 
      
      
  • Safe and clean working conditions 
  • Receive the necessary training to perform job functions 
  • Be aware of harassment and sexual harassment policies 
  • Involvement in meetings, seminars, and other department activities 
  • OIS should be notified of scholar鈥檚 absenteeism. 
    
    • If there has been no contact for at least 24 hours, OIS should be notified immediately. 
    • If there has been contact, but they have been absent for five days with no valid reason, OIS should be notified. 
      
      
  • Retaliation and threat of retaliation policies will not be tolerated 
    
    
• Update 91视频Export Control if any changes occur to the scholar鈥檚 program that may affect export compliance.
   

  

Scholars must show adequate financial support for all living expenses, including additional financial support for any accompanying family members.鈥€�

Estimated Expenses for One Year:

Housing & Meals	$18,656
Health Insurance	$3,144
Other Expenses**	$4,850
TOTAL	$26,650

Plus $5000 per year per dependent.

*includes utilities (electricity, water, gas, phone, internet, cable TV) $100 - $200 per month.鈥� Often part of rent.

**other expenses include transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses (such as laundry, toiletries, clothing, & entertainment.)

Sample costs: 

• Personal Care Products/Toiletries - $35 per month 
• Laundry costs $1.00 to wash and $1.00 to dry at most laundromats. 
• Taxi rates in Tampa are $2.50 plus $2.40 per mile. 
• Uber/Lyft rates in Tampa are $1.25 plus 13 center per mile 

The university charges no direct fees. The following university services have costs:

• Campus Recreation Fitness Facility Membership - $22.50 - $39.93 per month  
• Student Health Services - $9.02 daily rate
• 91视频Parking & Transportation Services - Check link for current costs 

The scholar application is an online request process involving both the sponsoring department and the incoming exchange visitor.  

NOTICE *** Per , ALL scholars are now required to complete BEFORE our office can proceed with the production of the DS-2019. This screening can add several weeks to the departmental timeline.*** NOTICE

Departmental requirements

After the 91视频department or faculty member determines they will host an international scholar at 91视频to engage in research, teaching, observation or other appropriate academic activity for 1 week to 5 years, they need to:

1. Verify that the scholar鈥檚 academic credentials are appropriate to the proposed academic activity.
2. Follow the which include agreeing to supervise the activity during the stay at 91视频and arranging for appropriate work space and access to appropriate office equipment (computer, phone, etc.).
3. Go to the If the scholar will be employed you will follow the standard Foreign Influence process. You will provide the scholar with an official offer letter and proof of completing Foreign Influence. If the scholar will not be employed you will need to complete Foreign Principle Screening during the first stage of the J-1 Scholar Application.
4. Send an invitation letter by mail or email an offical invitation letter. Here is a . 

The department begins the online J-1 Scholar Application鈥痯rocess three to six months prior to the planned start date at USF. This ensures that the scholar鈥痺ill have adequate time to apply for the visa and arrange travel.  Please refer to the J-1 Scholar Application Instruction for Departments document for a detailed walkthrough of the process. 

OIS issues a DS-2019 within鈥�10 business days鈥痮f submission of a complete and correct online J-1 Scholar Application. OIS sends the DS-2019 electronically directly to the scholar.

***Important: Do not start the iStart scholar application process until the scholar has been sent their official 91视频job offer letter if they will be employed, and the Foreign Influence/Principal Screening has been completed.***

1. Determine who the 鈥榙epartment contact鈥� will be. The department contact is the person who will be responsible for logging into iStart and going through the online scholar application process. It might be a department administrator or the professor from the department who is inviting the scholar. It is okay to let an administrative person in the department handle the application, but please remember that the faculty sponsor is responsible for the scholar and the accuracy of the data.

• Note: All scholar applications in the College of Engineering are required to be completed by Khoa Dinh. Please contact Khoa Dinh to begin the process. 

2. The department contact will . We suggest creating a bookmark in your browser for easy access. 

3. If it is the first time the department contact has logged in, they will fill out the Department Access Request Form and then email the J Visa Advising Team to let us know they鈥檝e applied. 

4. Once we approve their access, the department contact should log in to iStart and begin the application process.

• Note: We recommend using the so you gather the information needed to complete the department E-Forms.
• Note: If you will host a scholar whose DS-2019 will be created and maintained by an outside agency, such as Fulbright, a separate application is used. Please select and complete the J-1 Other Sponsor Scholar App (Fulbright, etc) in iStart, instead of the regular J-1 Scholar Application.

5. Add the scholar or find the scholar. Use the Add Person E-Form to add the new scholar to the iStart system, if they do not already have a U number.

• Note: If they already have a U number, DO NOT create a temporary ID but rather use the existing U number.

Once the scholar is added, click on the J-1 Scholar App and Check-in link to officially begin the application process. Follow the instructions on each E-Form and at the top of the application page. 

6. The department will complete two E-Forms in iStart, Department Instruction and J-1 Program Information.

7. Our office will review and approve the department E-Forms and send an email to the scholar to complete all of their E-Forms.

8. Our office will review and approve the scholars E-Forms and send an email to the department contact to complete the E-Forms in the next stage. Export Control and Final Approver by Faculty Sponsor, Department Chair, and College Dean/ VP.

• Note: All signatories must be 91视频employees as listed in USF鈥檚 HR database and have the ability to sign into the E-Forms using their 91视频Net ID. Requests from 91视频Health are forwarded to the appropriate 91视频Health Vice President. 

9. The final stage consists of two E-Forms:

1. Requested Dates Confirmation- The sponsor will confirm the final program start and end date that will be on the DS-2019
2. Scholar Processing Charge Payment- The department will provide a chartfield to pay the $250 charge. This charge is used to support the Scholar Success Program.

After all stages are reviewed and approved The Office of International Services will produce the DS-2019 necessary for the scholar to apply for their J-1 visa. It will be provided to the scholar electronically through iStart with instructions on applying for their visa and next steps.