International Faculty and Scholars (Visa)

Faculty requesting to host an international visitor or employee through the department are required to submit a Request for Visa form.  Faculty should submit these materials 4-6 months in advance of the arrival of the international visitor or employee.

For information related to specific visa statuses please visit the Texas Global website.

Please use this survey to request a visa application for a new international visitor or employee.

Have the following resources prepared when submitting the survey:

• Resources for requesting an H-1B visa:
  • Current CV
  • Letter of Support
• Resources for requesting a J-1 visa:
  • Current CV

Letter Templates:

• Letter of Support (H-1B visa requests)