J-1 Visa

The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa is for students who want to come to the U.S. to participate in a short-term educational exchange program (typically one or two semesters). These programs may be sponsored by the U.S. government, an educational institution abroad, or the government of another participating country. Hunter College only accepts students from the universities listed here, as well as two additional graduate-level institutions: École des Beaux-Arts de Paris and Universität der Künste Berlin. J-1 students must maintain a permanent residence abroad and intend to return there after completing their studies in the U.S. 

The University is authorized to host J Exchange visitors in the following 4 categories and is awaiting approval for 1 new subcategory: professor, research scholar, short-term scholar, student and intern.

An individual who is primarily teaching/lecturing, observing or consulting at the University. A professor may also conduct research. Minimum period of stay is 3 weeks. The limit of stay is 5 years.

An individual who is primarily conducting research, observing, or consulting in connection with a research project at the University. A research scholar may also teach or lecture. Minimum period of stay is 3 weeks. The limit of stay is 5 years.

A professor, research scholars or person with similar education or accomplishments coming to the United States on a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating special skills at the University. There is no minimum period of stay. Extension can be made within the 6 months, however the total length of stay cannot exceed 6 months.

An individual who is pursuing a full course of study in the United States at a secondary accredited educational institution. The limit of stay varies according to the full course of study being pursued.

This subcategory of Student is intended for an individual who is enrolled and pursuing full-time studies at a post secondary educational institution outside the United States and for whom participation in an internship program will “fulfill the educational objectives for their current degree program at their home institution”. The limit of stay is 12 months per educational level.