Foreign nationals visiting the University of North Georgia for meetings, tours or short-term independent research must communicate with the Center for Global Engagement before they arrive. Most foreign nationals will enter the US in B-1 or VWB status, but there are restrictions on type of activity, payment, and length of stay. Please contact the director of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) for further information.
If this will be your first time hosting an international exchange visitor, please schedule an initial meeting with the director of the CGE. You should schedule this meeting at least six months in advance of the scholar’s arrival to UNG.
International Exchange Visitors can come to UNG in the intern, short-term scholar, professor or researcher categories of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. The duration of stay depends on the category but can last from one day up to five years. CGE staff will assist the department in finding the best category based on the purpose of the visit.
Here are the steps to invite a J-1 Exchange Visitor in Scholar status to the University of North Georgia:
Visiting Scholar
Send the DS-2019 Request Form (PDF) and the Financial Affidavit (PDF) to the exchange visitor you will be hosting. The exchange visitor should complete and return these forms with the supporting documentation.
Hosting Department
Submit all of the required documents above, including the DS-2019 request form and affidavit of support from the scholar, with all supporting documentation, to the CGE.
Transportation: The sponsoring department is responsible for the visitor’s transportation. This may include:
For information about university vehicles please visit Parking & Transportation Services. and Vehicle Rental Policy.
ID cards/meal plans: A request for ID cards should be sent to the UNG Card Services office. Contact Card Services to learn what information is needed.
Cultural Activities: Consider events/excursions that will showcase UNG and the surrounding communities. Suggestions include:
The sponsoring unit/contact person is responsible for organizing these events/excursions and should consider including existing programming sponsored by CGE. Please contact CGE for more information on upcoming events.