There are 3 visa categories that may be used by an international visitor to conduct official business at the University of San Diego, namely, the J-1, H-1B, and B-1 visas.

Most international visitors will require a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to teach, conduct research, do a presentation, or participate in a conference.

To determine whether a visitor may be suitable to receive a J-1 Visa, the following must be established:

That the visitor will be teaching and/OR conducting research that will take place for a period of MORE THAN NINE (9) days
That the visitor possesses adequate English skills
That the visitor has credentials available to prove qualifications
That the visitor is not subject to any of the J-1 participation bans
That the visitor is NOT going to be placed in a tenure track position

For more information on how to bring in a visitor on a J-1 visa, please see our J-1 Guidelines.