Foreign nationals coming to Fermilab for up to six months to lecture, observe, consult, and to participate in seminars, workshops, conferences, study tours, professional meetings, or similar types of educational and professional activities. Generally, basic research is not an appropriate activity for a short-term scholar.
Short-term scholars process
A letter inviting the foreign national to Fermilab is issued. The recipient must promptly email their acceptance to the contact listed in the letter. A copy of both the invitation and the acceptance must also be provided to the Visa Office.
The Visa Office will then send an email containing the URL for the Online Immigration Portal, along with a login name and password, which must be changed upon first login. The portal provides access to online questionnaires, a list of required documents with explanations, and links to immigration-related sites. Documents can be uploaded directly to this system, which also displays the status of the case and offers a secure internal messaging system.
It is crucial for the recipient to provide their information and documents as soon as possible. The Visa Office cannot begin processing the J-1 paperwork until all necessary information and documents are received.
Please see the Entering the U.S. and accessing Fermilab information for details about the length of time the visa application likely will take.
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