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Our Programs
Comprehensive J-1 Visa Sponsorship
CIEE supports international collaboration and research efforts in universities, libraries, laboratories, offices, hospitals, and more. How? By utilizing four J-1 visa types – Short-Term Scholar, Research Scholar, Professor, and Specialist – to bring the working world together. Our programs provide invaluable career and personal development opportunities for participants and a fresh global perspective to host organizations.
Professor and Researcher Programs
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Professor USA
For: Professors, excluding alien physicians and candidates for tenure track positions.
Purpose: Research, teach, lecture, observe, or consult in a university, research facility, library, or similar type of institution.
Duration: Up to 5 years
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Research Scholar USA
For: Researchers, excluding alien physicians and candidates for tenure track positions.
Purpose: Research, teach, lecture, observe, or consult in a university, research facility, library, or similar type of institution.
Duration: Up to 5 years
Short-Term Scholar and Specialist Programs
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Short-Term Scholar USA
For: Professors, researchers, scholars, or professionals with equivalent education and accomplishments.
Purpose: Lecture, observe, consult, demonstrate special skills, participate in seminars, workshops, and more.
Duration: Up to 6 months
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Specialist USA
For: Experts in a field of specialized knowledge or skill, such as media, tech, energy, business, medicine, and more.
Purpose: Observe, consult, or demonstrate your skills in an academic setting, at a workshop, conference, or seminar, or at a workplace.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Our Promise to You
At CIEE, we pride ourselves on our ability to meet the needs of participants working in any industry who need short- or long-term J-1 visas to facilitate international collaboration. Don’t know which visa is right for you? Don’t worry! Our experts are here to help. All you need to do is contact us.