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Our Programs

Comprehensive J-1 Visa Sponsorship

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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.