EIU Office of International Students and Scholars

J-Visa Advisement

This section of the website is dedicated to giving students, scholars and their dependents on a J-visa vital information to ensure that their time studying inside the US is an excellent experience. Listed below are the documents to help you maintain your visa status. Please do not hesitate to call the office and make an appointment at (217)581-2321 or send an email to international@eiu.edu 

Maintaining Your Status for J-1 Students

• Keys to Maintaining Non-Immigrant Status
• Two Year Home Residence Requirement
• J-1 Academic Training Information Sheet
• Dependents of J-1 Students and Scholars
• J-1 Health Insurance Information Sheet

Maintaining Your Status for J-1 Scholars

• Two Year Home Residence Requirement
• J-1 Health Insurance Information Sheet
• Dependents of J-1 Students and Scholars

Employment for J-1 Students, Scholars and J-2 Dependents

• Employment Options for J-1 Students
• Employment Options for J-1 Scholars