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Inviting Scholars to Ohio State

The forms and information provided are intended to be used by departmental representatives to invite foreign nationals to work, teach, conduct research or otherwise engage in academic activities on campus. If you are your department's immigration contact, please email us at iss@osu.edu or call 614-292-6101 with any questions.

J-1 Scholars

  • Funding
  • Required Health Insurance
  • Restrictions
  • Invitation Letter
  • English Verification
    • English verification document needs to be uploaded in International Buckeye with the submission of all new J-1 cases
    • Documentation of the option used to verify English proficiency must be retained by departments for three years after the scholar’s program end date
  • Office of International Affairs processing fee for new J-1 scholar requests: $425 paid by a Workday requisition
  • Office of International Affairs processing fee for J-1 scholar extension requests: $100 paid by a Workday requisition

H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker

Other Statuses