VISA INFORMATION
Department of Astronomy

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J-STATUS VISA
University of Florida sponsors three categories for research and teaching activities:

- Professor: an individual primarily engaged in teaching, lecturing, observing, or consulting. A professor may also conduct research. The exchange visitor cannot be a candidate for a tenure-accruing position.
- Research Scholar: an individual primarily conducting research, observing, or consulting in connection with a research program. A research scholar may also teach or lecture.
- Short-term Scholar: an individual engaged in conducting research, observing, consulting, teaching, training, or lecturing for a period of six months or less.

H-STATUS VISA
Foreign nationals who are employed as professionals in the U.S. in positions that are identified as specialty occupations. The International Center views specialty occupations as those positions which are nationally recognized as requiring a bachelor's degree to qualify.

PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Foreign national employees whose employment conditions meet federal and University requirements for sponsorship under an immigrant classification, which allows the employee to adjust status to one which permits one to reside and work in the U.S. for an indefinite period of time.