Faculty & Scholars

Information for faculty or scholars with an LSU-sponsored US visa.

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H-1B Visa Status

Learn more about the H-1B visa for temporary employment in specialty occupations.

J-1 Visiting Scholars

The J-1 program includes visitors coming to teach, research, observe, consult, or demonstrate knowledge or skills.

Permanent Residence Status

Learn more about applying for US permanent residence status through your employment at LSU.

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B1, B2 & Visa Waiver Program

The B visa category and the visa waiver program both permit temporary entry to the United States for either business or pleasure. Learn more here.

E-3 Visa Status

The E-3 visa permits Australian citizens to travel to the United States to work in specialty occupations. Learn more here.

J-1 Exchange Visitors: Student Interns

This exchange program allows students who are enrolled in degree programs at home universities outside the U.S. to be sponsored for internships as J-1 Student Interns in the U.S. Learn more here.

O-1 Visa Status

The O-1 visa program is designed for individuals who possess extraordinary ability or achievement in their field of expertise.

TN Program

The TN program permits Canadian and Mexican citizens who possess required qualifications to work in the U.S. on a temporary basis in certain professional occupations. Learn more here.

Visiting Scholars at LSU

LSU hosts nearly 100 visiting scholars from around the world at any given time, through the US Department of State’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and the B-1/B-2/Visa Waiver programs. Learn more here.