FACULTY AND STAFF PROGRAMS

Inviting Foreign Nationals to TU

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. You will find all pertinent information, including checklists and forms, to guide you through the invitation application process in this website.

J-1 Scholar

• About J-1 visas and visits
• Checklist for inviting a visitor
• Form to Request an Exchange Visitor Invitation
• Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement - Compliance Agreement
• How to purchase Supplemental Health Insurance

Short-term Visitor

• Short-term Visitor Checklist
• Employment and Payment Restrictions for Selected Visa Types not sponsored by TU