J-1 (NIH)

Exchange Visitor -Research Scholar

VF*

RF(VP)

Yes

Only if the scientist is selected for a Tenure-track or Staff Scientist position.

Must have outside job offer and must leave NIH.

3 yrs. Extensions are possible for up to an additional 2 years, w/ JVERC recommendation and DOS approval. Or terminal 6-month extension by J-1 Responsible Officer is possible at the end of 3^rd yr.

J-1 (NIH)

Exchange Visitor -Research Scholar

GR

SV

Maybe, if funded by the U.S. govt. (eg, Fulbright, USAID) home govt. or on home country skills list.

No

If subject, must have outside job offer and must leave NIH.

3 years. May receive 6 months terminal extension fr. J-1 Responsible Officer. 2-year extension by USIA through JVERC, only if funded by home govt.

J-2 (NIH)

With employment authorization

VF

RF(VP)

CF(VP)

GR

SV

Only if J-1 is subject.

No

If J-1 spouse applies. Must leave NIH.

Dependent on J-1

J-1 (ECFMG)

Exchange Visitor - Alien Physician

CF(VP)

Yes

Only if scientist is selected for a Tenure-track, Staff Scientist or Staff Clinician position.

Not possible.

Dependent on time necessary to become Board eligible. Not to exceed 7 years.

J-1 Exchange Visitor - Student

(university-sponsored)

Pre-doctoral VF

Yes

Only if scientist is selected for a Tenure-track, Staff Scientist or Staff Clinician position.

If subject, must have outside job offer and must leave NIH.

To be determined by the university; not to exceed 36 months.

J-1

Exchange Visitor-

Student

(university-sponsored)

GR

SV

Maybe, if funded by the U.S. govt. (eg, Fulbright, USAID), home govt., or on home country skills list.

No.

Must have outside job offer and must leave NIH.

To be determined by the university.