Exchange Visitors and Scholars
LMU is designated to serve as Program Sponsor by the U.S. Department of State, thereby enabling us to issue Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility, to prospective Exchange Visitors. The purpose of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges, thereby strengthening the ties between the nations. The Exchange Visitor (EV) may participate in studies, research, and teaching. They may also receive training in EV categories under student, non-degree student, professor, research scholar, short-term scholar, and specialist, to promote international education and cultural exchange.
Exchange Visitors/Scholars Sponsored by LMU/LLS
If you are a faculty or host department and would like to sponsor an exchange visitor or scholar, please review the following information.
- Faculty Sponsor & Host Department Responsibilities
- Scholar Participation Requirements
- Submit the Exchange Visitor Proposal Form through the LMU International Programs and Partnerships department
- Submit J-1 New Scholar Application in MyStatus, after securing approval from International Programs and Partnerships
- Arrival Checklist
Effective Fall 2023, all exchange visitors/scholars whose program date starts in Fall 2023 semester and beyond, will be assessed a Visiting Scholar fee of $300. It can be paid either by the host department or an exchange visitor/scholar.
Please review the Exchange Visitor Program Info Session slides and recording for more information.
Fulbright Scholars
If you are a faculty or host department who will sponsor a Fulbright scholar or FLTA, please contact OISS via VisaSupport@lmu.edu.
Information for Host Departments
LMU is a proud home to visiting scholars who come to Los Angeles from around the world. Any faculty member or academic department may request to sponsor an international scholar to visit LMU for a variety of purposes.
Scholars with Funding
If the scholar receives LMU/LLS funding, they must complete I-9 Form on or before the first day of employment. The Scholar must also register in Glacier (non-resident tax compliance web-based system). Please contact Matthew John (310.338.2734, University Hall 1900), senior HR partner for immigration services, for registering in Glacier.