Partners, Outreach, and Global Community

Most visiting international scholars and professionals use the J visa program. The J visa program is an Exchange Visitor Program with objectives of public diplomacy and mutual educational and cultural exchange.

UW currently sponsors J-1 Exchange Visitors in the Student, Professor, Research Scholar, Short-Term Scholar, and Student Intern categories. The J Exchange Visitor Program is a non-immigrant program, meaning the visitor maintains ties to his/her home country and expects to return there upon completion of the exchange in the United States. A Form DS-2019 must be issued by the University of Wyoming before you can apply for your J-1 visa.

International applicants interested in working at UW should reach out to their prospective department for information about available positions and opportunities, as well as requirements and expectations. WyoGlobal can assist international employees with life and work at the university, as well as visa requirements.

International scholars may visit the UW on a J-1 visa.

• An international scholar is a J-1 visa category for foreign nationals whose purpose in the US is to primarily conduct research, or otherwise be connected to research projects. This appointment is temporary and J-1 visa holder cannot be in a tenure track position. The maximum time to participate in this category is five years.
• Information about the J-1 visa for Research Scholars, Short-Term Scholars, and Visiting Professors can be found on the International Students and Scholars website.

 

Departments may invite international research scholars, short-term scholars, and professors.

• Information about the application process for interested University of Wyoming offices can be found on the International Students and Scholars website.

 

International professionals who already have obtained a position at UW must apply for an H-1B visa for “temporary worker” status. Their employer must be willing to sponsor their visa application.

• An H-1B visa allows for 3-6 years of authorized work in the US, with the possibility of change of status to another visa category (immigrant or non-immigrant).
• Applications can be time-consuming (4-6 months), require extensive documentation, and are subject to immigration processing fees.
• Basic guidance about applying for H-1B or permanent resident status can be communicated by the International Students and Scholars team.

For any additional questions about visiting scholar and professional requirements, please contact International Students and Scholars: uwglobal@uwyo.edu.

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The English Language Center supports visiting scholars both before arrival in Laramie, and to assist in getting involved in the community:

Pre-arrival: The ELC facilitates J-1 visa applications with zoom-based in person Oral Proficiency Interviews. Email elc@uwyo.edu to make an appointment.

Post-arrival: The ELC welcomes all visiting scholars and their families to join open community conversation hour and to participate in family friendly activities to get to know the town of Laramie. More info on the ELC website.

 

UW provides top-tier, competitive education opportunities across the STEM and Humanities fields, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The WyoGlobal International Students & Scholars office provides robust wraparound support to all international students on campus, helping build community, provide support, and engage in unique experiences. Learn more:

• International student admissions information
• Undergraduate international admissions
• Graduate international admissions
• Transfer international admissions
• Prepare for arrival to UW

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Discover Wyoming is a grant-funded program that showcases how UW is an icon of the American West and a leader in education, and is committed to advancing research, growing knowledge, and collaborating around the world.

Check out Discover Wyoming for a behind-the-curtain view of how UW is a diverse, innovative, and community-oriented place to learn and grow. Discover Wyoming and discover the university's and state's innovation, exploration, and excellence.

 

 

WyoGlobal envisions a UW community that engages, thrives, and leads in an interconnected and interdependent global society. No matter the distance from Laramie, we are committed to connecting and engaging with alumni worldwide.

Whether you are a former international student, you studied abroad, you have international experience, you travel the world for work, you’re interested in global issues, or you do work, research, or service related to global engagement: you are a WyoGlobal alumni, and we want to connect with you!

 

All UW alumni are invited to explore the Alumni Travel Program, which provides opportunities to learn and connect with fellow curious minds. The Alumni Travel Program, in conjunction with WyoGlobal, supports faculty-led programs that lead alumni down the latest paths of research around the world.

 

UW showcases global events across campus, and across the state. Stay up to date with UW events calendar, and check out our WyoGlobal events page routinely to take part in international lectures, seminars, poster sessions, research discussions, and more.

For out of state community members and partners, we record many of our events. You can view recorded Global Studies events directly on the CGS YouTube page, or in our CGS events archive.

Additionally, UW takes part in International Education Week, which occurs across the US every fall semester, in November. Review the past year's offerings or get prepared for the current International Education Week by reviewing our schedule.

 

WyoGlobal and its units thrive due to community support. From student emergency funds to community-developed scholarships and grants, the Wyoming community direclty impacts the international capabilities of UW and of WyoGlobal, allowing our faculty and staff to innovate, research, and give back to Wyoming.

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