Scholars and Employees

General Information about the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program operates under the auspices of the U. S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The purpose of the Exchange Visitor Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the Unites States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges. Each Exchange visitor Program has a program description under which that program must operate and designates an individual or individuals as the University staff responsible for the administration of the particular J-1 program. The Responsible Officer and the Alternate Responsible Officers for the George Mason University Exchange Visitor Program are located in the Office of International Programs and Services.

J-1 Exchange Visitor Request Form (to be used by GMU Academic Departments)

Information Request Form to Gather Information from Prospective J Scholar

Scholar Checklist (to be used by GMU Academic Departments)

J-1 Visa Information (New U.S. Department of State J-1 Visa Website)