In order for the ISSS to issue a DS-2019, scholars must demonstrate financial support for the full period of the requested academic appointment.To ensure compliance with FLSA and Faculty Affairs policy, host departments should use the Faculty Affairs Salary Guidelines to determine salary for postdoctoral and research positions. Paid researchers and faculty should be awarded a salary that meets department and University equity standards and is commensurate with the scholar’s related experience.

The J-1 Scholar category at University of Maryland is used by academic departments to bring in international Exchange Visitors as researchers, short-term scholars and visiting professors. The J-1 status is appropriate for most research scholars and for temporary faculty who do not hold permanent, tenure or tenure-track positions. Examples of temporary faculty include post-doctoral associate, faculty assistant, and visiting scientist and visiting professor.An individual primarily teaching, lecturing, observing or consulting at a post-secondary accredited educational institution.

The process of requesting a J-1 DS-2019 begins when an academic department decides to sponsor a foreign national for an exchange visitor program.  Departments will find below a step-by-step description of the process for sponsoring a J-1 exchange visitor (EV) in the following categories: Research Scholar, Short-term Scholar, Professor or Specialist categories.

Descriptions of the J-1 Scholar and Faculty Exchange Visitor program for research scholars, professors and specialists and timeframes.

The following information will help faculty and staff in supporting F-1 and J-1 graduate students who are arriving late at the beginning of a semester. Please keep in mind that if a student will not be able to arrive on campus prior to drop/add and no prior arrangements were discussed, student should request deferral to a new semester. 

ISSS works with academic departments to support F-1 and J-1 students to maintain their immigration status.

Academic department responsibilities for H-1B, J-1 Student Intern and J-1 Scholar international exchange visitors.

The process and documents required to apply for your U.S. visa.