访问学者

大多数外国教授, 研究人员, 科学家们, 艺术家, and performers coming to Indiana State University (ISU) as visiting scholars will be required to obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa to enter the U.S. This is especially important if the scholar is to receive any payment from ISU. Please see the J Visa section below for information on how to obtain a J-1 visa.

可能会有一些情况, 然而, when short-term visiting scholars can come into the country on a B-1/B-2 visa or on the visa waiver program. See the appropriate section below for information on these two possibilities.

在申请签证进入美国之前.S., it is important that the scholar identify which visa he or she should apply for. Scholars should contact IPS with questions or concerns. 欲了解更多信息，请访问美国移民局网站 http://www.美国入籍与ImmigrationServices局.gov/.

来访的代表团

Groups of scholars or students coming to ISU to take part in short-term programs should consult IPS about which visa is appropriate for the program they are participating in. Members of most visiting delegations will be required to obtain either a B-1/B-2 visa* or a J-1 visa. Some, 然而, may be eligible for the visa waiver program. 请参阅下面的相应部分或访问 http://www.美国入籍与ImmigrationServices局.gov/ 获取有关这些可能性的信息.

*It is important to note that the B-1/B-2 visa is primarily intended for those entering the U.S. 工作也好，娱乐也好. USCIS regulations prohibit a B nonimmigrant from enrolling in “a course of study” (C.F.R. 214.2 (b) (7)). USCIS has provided the following clarification of this rule: "The term 'course of study' implies a focused program of classes, such as a full-time course load leading to a degree or, 就职业学生而言, 某种类型的认证. 休闲, short-term classes that are not the primary purpose of the alien's presence in the United States, 比如一个单一的英语语言或手工艺班, 不构成一门“课程”吗.' Courses with more substance or that teach a potential vocation, 比如飞行训练, would be considered part of a 'course of study' and thus would require approval of a student status" (April 12, 2002年国际新闻社实地备忘录, p. 2).

Members of a visiting delegation taking part in a course or training at ISU should carefully consider the above information when deciding whether or not to apply for a B visa. 如有疑问或疑虑，请联系IPS.

J签证信息

The following categories are included among those who may be eligible for J-1 visas:

• 短期学者
• 学员
• 教授
• 老师
• 研究学者
• 专家

For a detailed description of these categories, visit http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/study-exchange/exchange.html.

为了获得J-1签证, you must submit your Form DS-2019 (which will be issued and sent by IPS), 并携带有效护照, to the American Embassy or Consulate nearest to your place of residence. 在签发DS-2019之前, all scholars and program participants applying for a J-1 visa are asked to fill out and send the  DS2019资料表 位于IPS网站上. Since issuance of the J-1 visa can take several days or weeks, it is recommended that this sheet be given to IPS as early as possible. Other requirements for applying for a J-1 visa can be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/study-exchange/exchange.html#6.

For visiting scholars who will be receiving compensation (either from ISU, 学者机构, 或其他组织), contact The Office of the Controller at (812) 237-3535 for information about payment and taxes.

It is important to note that those who have entered the country on a J-1 visa may be subject to the 居住两年的要求. This rule requires that exchange visitors who are subject to the 居住两年的要求 return to their home countries and be physically present there for two years before being eligible for immigrant status, J签证, H签证, 或L签证. Exchange visitors subject to this requirement are also not eligible to change to permanent resident status or any other non-immigrant category (except A and G) while in the U.S. An exchange visitor may request that the two-year home country residency requirement be waived. 信息 regarding the waiver process is available at http://j1visawaiverrecommendation.state.gov/.

All exchange visitors to ISU are required to have valid health insurance coverage while in the U.S. and to show evidence of that coverage to IPS upon arrival.

B签证信息

The B-1 visa is appropriate for visitors who wish to come to the U.S. 从事临时商业活动, 业务, or 澳门合法赌场官网 activities related to their employment or 业务 abroad. 《澳门合法赌场官网》(FAM)， 9 FAM 41.31 note 5 provides the following examples of common uses of the B-1 category:

• Engage in commercial transactions which do not involve gainful employment in the United States
• 谈判合同
• 咨询商业伙伴
• 提出诉讼
• 参与科学研究, 教育, 澳门合法赌场官网, 或者商业惯例, 会议, 或研讨会
• 进行独立研究

The B-2 visa is appropriate for visitors who wish to come to the U.S. 暂时取乐. 该签证的合法用途包括:

• 去美国旅行.S. for purposes of tourism or to make social visits to relatives or friends
• 去美国旅行.S. 出于医疗原因和/或其他健康目的
• 参加公约, 会议, 或者是兄弟会的集会, 社会或服务组织(9 FAM 41).31 N10)

More information about the B-1 and B-1 visas, including application procedures, can be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/study-exchange/exchange.html#6. See * above for information about studying on a B visa.

免签证计划

The 免签证计划 allows nationals of several countries to visit the U.S. for pleasure or 业务 for up to 90 days without a visa stamp. These individuals do not need to apply or pay for a visa stamp, and they do not need to visit a U.S. 在访问美国之前，他们必须先到领事馆.S.

A list of countries in the 免签证计划 and more information about the visa waiver can be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/visit/visa-waiver-program.html.