All CSARs  to a foreign national for consultant subcontracts will be reviewed/approved by UAH Security and Immigration before processing.  Please contract UAH Security and Immigration if you have any questions and/or concerns about this process, 6044 or 6444.

All foreign nationals are required to have a VISA before entrance to the US isgranted.  Depending on the type of VISA the individual have, whether or not the prime agency will allow foreign nationals to work on the research project and whether or not the individual is granted approval to travel to the US is vital.  Brief explanations of VISA types are noted below, however, you must contact Security and Immigrations if you plan to use a foreign national on your research effort.

Type of VISA	Possible Income from US Sources	Eligibility Criteria	Maximum Length of stay in the US
B1 Visitor for Business	Reimbursement for expenses only; no honorarium or salary	Proof of scholarly or business purpose of US visit	Six months at entry; renewable to twelve months
J-1 Exchange Visitor (student)	On-campus fellowship; on and off campus employment based on economic need with sponsor approval; 18 months post completion practical training permitted	Nonresident for five years	As long as full time academic progress continues
J-1 Exchange Visitor (Professors and Researchers)	Employment permitted for work on campus; off campus work permit difficult to obtain	University appointment to teach or conduct research; indication of adequate financial support for length of program	Up to three years (extension to four years possible in certain cases)

Note the about list is provided for information purposes only – do not rely on its accuracy, please contact UAH Security and Immigrations for all questions relating to foreign nationals.