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Notification of Intent to Sponsor J-1 Research Scholar, Professor, Short-Term Scholar, or Specialist

English Proficiency: To invite a J-1 Exchange Visitor (EV) to Winthrop, the responsible department must verify that the prospective EV possesses

sufficient proficiency in the English language to successfully participate in his or her program and to function on a day-to-day basis. This can be done

through a recognized English language test, signed documentation from an academic institution or English language school, or a phone or

videoconferencing interview. Documentation on how the English language proficiency determination was made must be returned to the International

Center to be part of the EV’s file before a DS-2019 can be issued.

By signing, you agree to make a determination of the English proficiency of the J-1 Exchange Visitor: _________________________________

Initiating Department:

Department: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Department Chair/Responsible Party Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

College/Unit:  CBA  CAS  CVPA  COE  Athletics  Other __________________

Phone: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________

Category Description:

Exchange Visitors (EV’s) in each category below must have academic credentials and experience appropriate to the field of endeavor. Additionally,

they must qualify for the position offered to them.

• Professor: Minimum education must be a Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent. Primarily teaching, lecturing, observing and may

conduct research. Minimum stay in U.S. is 3 weeks, maximum is 5 years. Repeat participation in this category is permitted, as long as the 24-

Month Bar Rule has been observed.

• Research Scholar: Minimum education must be a Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent. Primarily conducting research, observing

and may also teach or lecture. Minimum stay in U.S. is 3 weeks, maximum is 5 years. Repeat participation in this category is permitted, as long

as the 24-Month Bar Rule has been observed.

• Short-term Scholar – Minimum education must be a Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent. Primarily coming for short-term visit for

lecturing and training. Minimum stay in U.S. is 3 weeks, maximum is stay in U.S. is 6 months. Repeat participation in this category is permitted,

as long as each new program of participation is different in focus and/or breadth from the previous one. The 24-Month Bar does not apply.

• Sp

ecialist – Individual must be an expert in a field of specialized knowledge or skill; seek to travel to the U.S. for the purpose of observing,

consulting, or demonstrating his or her special knowledge or skills; and does not fill a permanent or long-term position of employment while in

the U.S. Minimum stay in U.S. is 3 weeks, maximum is 1 year. Regulations permit individuals who have previously participated in any EV

program to begin a new program in the Specialist category without delay.

his form serves as verification that Winthrop University intends to sponsor an Exchange Visitor or one of the following J-1 categories:

(Please check one):

 Research Scholar  Professor  Short-Term Scholar  Specialist

Please note: Individuals who have been in the U.S. for more than six months in the previous year (12 months) in any J visa status are not eligible to

enter the U.S. as a J-1 Research Scholar or Professor for a 12-month period because of the 12-month bar.

Time spent in the J-1 Short-term Scholar

category does not count towards the 12-month bar. The 12-month bar applies to both J-1 and J-2 dependents.

Please note: Any individual who participates in an EV program in the Professor or Research Scholar categories is subject to a 24-month bar on

“repeat participation” in those categories. Scholars subject to the bar may not return to the U.S. as a J-1 scholar in the Professor or Research Scholar

categories for the 24-month period. This bar also applies to J-2 dependents.

Department Chair/Sponsoring Authority Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: __________________

To be completed by the Department Chair/Responsible Department:

Source of Funding: DOS regulations require J-1 Exchange Visitors (EV) to prove to U.S. Consular Officials that sufficient funds are available to the

applicant to cover expenses while in the U.S. Please list below the source(s) and amount of financial support (in U.S. dollars) available to the J-1 EV

while in the U.S. A minimum of $1,400 per month is required.

Funding from Winthrop University…………………………………………………………………….Amount $_______________

Funding from one or more U.S. Government Agencies…………………………………………....Amount $_______________

Name of Agency(ies)________________________________________________________________________________

Other Sources (specify) ______________________________________________________ Amount $_______________

Personal Funds…………………………………………………………………………………………Amount $_______________

Total Funding …………………………………………………………………………………………Amount $ _______________

Certification of Department Chair, College Dean, Executive VP for Academic Affairs/Office of the President, and International Center:

By signing below, I support the request to invite the Exchange Visitor listed above to join Winthrop as a J-1 Research Scholar, Professor,

Short-Term Scholar or Specialist.

__________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________

J-1 Scholar Initiator Signature Date

__________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________

Department Chair Signature Date

__________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________

College Dean Signature Date

__________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________

Exec. VP for Acad. Affairs/Office of Pres. Signature Date

__________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________

International Center Signature Date

After form is complete and all signatures are obtained, please return to the

International Center c/o Lindsey Hill located in 218 Dinkins Hall.

06/2018

Exchange Visitor’s (EV) Last Name:

EV’s First Name:

EV’s Employer/University in Home

Country:

EV’s Current/Most Recent Employment/Position

held in Home Country:

Specific Dates of Program:

Begins on: _____________ Ends on: ________________

Might the appointment be extended

beyond the original end date?

Yes No

Expected Maximum Duration of

Appointment?

Is this a paid appointment?

Yes No

Sponsoring Department:

Name of Faculty/Staff Supervisor: Supervisor’s Email/Phone:

EV’s Primary Place of Work at Winthrop:

_______________________________________

Department Building Room #

Has this Exchange Visitor ever held J-1/J-1 status in

the past?

Yes No

*If yes, please include most recent copy of Exchange

Visitors DS-2019.

Subject Area of Specialization during

Appointment:

Description of Exchange Visitors main duties during Appointment:

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