Sponsoring and Extending a Visiting Scholar Without J-1
The application process for scholars without a J-1 Visa Document is detailed below.
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Before You Sponsor
The Visiting Scholar Designation is normally held for up to one year. It may be renewed for no more than one additional year.
How to Sponsor
CUMC departments should contact ISSO-CUMC.
Login to the Scholar Sponsorship Portal (SSP) with your UNI and password to submit all three parts of your application
This application consists of 3 parts. All 3 parts must be completed before we receive your application. Contact us if you are a department administrator requesting access to the SSP.
Learn more about the SSP
To learn about the process and what each part covers, please visit our SSP Overview page.
For online help and tutorials, visit our SSP Department Guide.
Gather your documents
Use our Upload Form to upload the supporting documents as one pdf file
Do not upload documents without first initiating the case through the SSP.
Receive the Visiting Scholar Designation Letter
Within 5 business days of receiving a complete application, we will send the Designation Letter to your scholar according to the instructions you indicated on the application. We will send you a copy of the letter by campus mail.
Keep in Mind
Do not put Visiting Scholar data into DIA! We authorize UNI creation and ID card issuance. Visiting Scholars do not appear in the Columbia University directory.
Extending a Visiting Scholar Without J-1
Before You Extend
The Visiting Scholar Designation is normally held for up to one year. It may be renewed for no more than one additional year.
How to Extend
CUMC departments should contact ISSO-CUMC.
Gather your documents and information
Use our Upload Form to upload the supporting documents as one pdf file
We will contact you
Within 5 business days of receiving a complete application,we will send the extended visiting scholar designation letter to your scholar according to the instructions you indicated on the application and will send you a copy of the letter by campus mail.