Visa Information
H1B Visa
The H1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. organizations to employ foreign guests in specialty occupations. To obtain an H1B request packet, click here (Word, PDF). Accompanying checks should be made out to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
If you have any questions regarding H1B visas, please contact:
Dr. Gerald Berkley-Coats
Assistant Director for International Support Services
Phone: (001) (540)231-6459
E-mail: gberkley@vt.edu
J1 Visa
The J1 is a non-immigrant visa issued for exchange visitors. The purpose of this visa is to promote cultural exchange. To obtain a J1 request packet, click here (PDF). For more information on the J1, please see the link below:
- Understanding J1 Terminology (PDF)
- J1 categories
- Requirements for inviting J1 scholars
- Two-year home residency requirements
- Grace period for J1 visitors
- Insurance requirements
- Applying for the J1 visa
- Checklist
- For academic department/faculty inviting visiting scholar
- SEVIS fee payment - information and procedures
- TRAINet (USAID-Funded International Travel)
For further information regarding the J1 visa, please contact:
Dr. Gerald Berkley-Coats
Assistant Director for International Support Services
Phone: (001) (540)231-6459
E-mail: gberkley@vt.edu
Ian Leuschner
Assistant Director for Visa Services
Email: ileuschner@vt.edu
Phone: (540) 231-3736
Kathryn E Ticknor
International Support Services Associate
E-mail: ketick84@vt.edu
Phone: (540) 231-1425
Permanent Residency Policy
Virginia Tech also supports a permanent residency program. Please click on the attached links to learn more about the permanent residency program.
- Permanent residency policy
- Reimbursement for permanent residency petition work
- Virginia Tech approval form
Immigration Tracker
We use the Immigration Tracker secure online system to process permanent residency applications.
