Defining J-1 Scholars
Please note that the information in these pages is only for J-1 Scholars, which includes non-enrolled researchers and faculty who are coming to Northeastern on a temporary J-1 non-immigrant visa as Visiting Students, Visiting Scholars, Visiting Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows/Associates, and Non-Tenure Track Faculty.
More information about the Department of State J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, now referred to as “BridgeUSA,” can be found here.
Note: This information is not intended for J-1 degree-seeking or exchange students who are coming to Northeastern as part of an exchange program and will be enrolled in classes. Please click here if you are coming in as part of an exchange program!