J-1 Scholars

The University of Rochester welcomes hundreds of scholars every year in the following J-1 categories:

• Research Scholar
• Professor
• Short-Term Scholar

Learn more about the following topics:

• Eligibility and requirements
• Incoming and new J-1 Scholars
• Current J-1 Scholars
• Maintaining J Status
• J-1 Insurance Requirements
• Understanding the 12- and 24-month bars
• Home residency requirement
• Exchange Visitor Program welcome brochure

J-1 Scholar Program Contacts

The Scholar Services staff listed below look forward to working with incoming and current J-1 scholars and their department representatives.

Lesley (Sumie) Jacoby, Sr. Immigration Advisor
Email: sumie.jacoby@rochester.edu

Susan Stinson, Immigration Advisor
Email: susan.stinson@rochester.edu

Address: International Services Office, 40 Celebration Drive, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14627