Inviting Foreign Nationals to TU
You will find all pertinent information, including checklists and forms, to guide you through the invitation application process in this website.
Foreign national visitors who will receive payment from Towson University and/or spend a lengthy period of time at TU generally enter the U.S. under a TU-sponsored J-1 visa. Certain short-term visitors without a TU-sponsored J-1 visa may perform services and receive payment, but only if certain conditions are met. In all cases, the visit arrangements should be planned well in advance.
J-1 Scholar
- About J-1 visas and visits (PDF)
- Checklist for inviting a visitor (PDF)
- Form to Request an Exchange Visitor Invitation (PDF)
- Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement - Compliance Agreement (PDF)
- Purchasing Health Insurance (PDF)
Short-term Visitor
- Short-term Visitor Checklist (PDF)
- Employment and Payment Restrictions for Selected Visa Types not sponsored by TU (PDF)
For more information, please visit International Student and Scholar Office Foreign Faculty and Exchange Visitors