Welcome to the International Student Hub — a place to learn about and connect with Northeastern's International community!
Please note that this page is only for J-1 Visiting Students who are coming to Northeastern as visiting researchers. This information is not intended for J-1 Visiting 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!
Information for Prospective J-1 Visiting Students
Learn about the eligibility requirements, requesting the initial DS-2019, the application process, or transferring to Northeastern from another institution.
Learn about acceptable forms of financial documentation and what information it needs to include.
Learn about what documents you will need from OGS in order to schedule your visa appointment at the U.S. Consulate.
Upon arriving in the U.S., you will have to notify OGS of your arrival and attend orientation.
Guidelines for Maintaining Status
Learn about what changes need to be reported to OGS and what activities require additional authorization.
The federal government mandates specific health insurance requirements for J-1 Exchange Visitors. Visit this page to learn about the requirements and additional resources for acquiring health insurance while in the U.S.
All requests to OGS are submitted through the myOGS portal. Visit this page for more information on getting access to the portal and where to find your e-forms.
Completing Your J-1 Visiting Student Program
Learn about what actions are required upon completion of your J-1 program at Northeastern.
12-Month Bar for J-1 Visiting Students
Learn about potential bars on repeat participation if you plan on returning in a different J-1 category in the future.
212(e) Two-Year Home Residency Requirement
Learn about whether you are subject to the 212(e) and what this may mean for changes of status and future employment in the U.S.