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OIS Visiting Scholar and Researcher (Incoming Program) Print 
  • Locations: New York City, United States
  • Program Terms: Ongoing
  • Restrictions: Non-Fordham University applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Program Description:

This form should be completed by the visiting scholar in close collaboration with the Fordham University department sponsoring an international professor, research scholar, or specialist on a J-1 visa, AFTER an invitation letter has been received.

Instructions

  • Please submit your request at least one month prior to the proposed appointment date (including extensions). 
  • Please allow one to two weeks from your date of submission for processing. 
  • If you are having trouble completing the section regarding English language proficiency, please contact OIS for assistance. 
  • Please note that the stay of a J-1 exchange visitor coming to the US as Professor or Research Scholar is limited to 5 years, including previous continuous time spent at another institution under J-1 status. Also, please be aware that a J applicant may be affected by either the 12 month or 24 month bar or 212e. 
  • Applications for J-1 status appointed to a tenure or tenure-track position will not be accepted. 
  • A J-1 is permitted to enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the start date indicated on the DS-2019. 
  • Scholars will be responsible for the cost of shipping documents. 

The Office for International Services can be contacted in the following ways:

Mail:
Fordham University 
Office for International Services (OIS) 
441 East Fordham Road, Building 540 
Bronx, NY 10458 

Telephone: (718) 817-3145

Fax: (718) 817-5573 

Email: oisjscholar@fordham.edu

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Ongoing 2026-2027 04/01/2026
04/01/2026 TBA TBA
Ongoing 2025-2026 12/31/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Indicates that deadline has passed