Inviting J-1 Scholars & Professors
Adelphi University faculty and academic departments may invite qualified international scholars and professors to participate in academic, research, teaching, and professional activities through the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
Questions about the process? Contact International Services or review the information below to get started.
J-1 Categories
Program Length: 3 weeks–5 years
Primary Activities
- Teaching and lecturing
- Observing and consulting
- Research, when permitted
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience
- English language proficiency
- Not a candidate for a tenure-track position
- Must meet applicable J-1 participation requirements
Employment
- Adelphi compensation may be permitted when the employment is part of the approved exchange program.
- Occasional lectures or short-term consultations may be authorized by the Responsible Officer if incidental to the exchange visitor’s primary program objectives.
Program Length: 3 weeks–5 years
Primary Activities
- Conducting research
- Observation
- Research-related consultation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience
- English language proficiency
- Not a candidate for a tenure-track position
- Must meet applicable J-1 participation requirements
Employment
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Incidental teaching or consulting may be permitted when related to the exchange program.
Program Length: 1 day–6 months
Extensions: Not permitted
Primary Activities
- Lecturing and observing
- Consulting and training
- Demonstrating special skills
- Seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional meetings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience
- English language proficiency
- Not a candidate for a tenure-track position
- Must meet applicable J-1 participation requirements
Employment
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Occasional lectures or consultations may be permitted with prior approval.
How to Initiate the DS-2019 Process
The faculty supervisor within the academic school is responsible for submitting the required documentation to the Office of International Services.
Required Forms
- Invitation Letter from the Academic Dean
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Proposal outlining the proposed research and/or teaching activities
- English Proficiency Report
Eligibility Criteria
Academic departments must ensure that prospective scholars meet the following requirements:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree with relevant academic or professional experience
- Proposed activities are appropriate for the requested J-1 category
- Position is temporary and non-tenure-track
- Demonstrated English language proficiency through an objective evaluation
- Program is conducted primarily in person (maximum 40% remote participation)
- Department is prepared to provide academic supervision and support
Invitation Letter Requirements
The invitation letter must include:
- Full legal name (as listed on passport)
- Date of birth
- Country of citizenship
- Contact information
- J-1 category (Professor, Research Scholar, or Short-Term Scholar)
- Site of activity
- Faculty supervisor
- Program start and end dates
- Field of research (J-1 Subject Field Codes List)
- Description of proposed activities
- University funding or compensation (if applicable)
The prospective scholar must submit:
- DS-2019 Request Form
- Copy of valid passport (biographical page)
- Health Insurance Guarantee
- Affidavit of Support
- Supporting financial documentation for all funding sources
Proof of health insurance coverage meeting J-1 requirements must be provided upon arrival.
