J-1 Professors and Researchers

This information is intended for UC Berkeley academic departments interested in inviting or currently working with J-1 visiting scholars. For immediate assistance, please email jscholar@berkeley.edu.

fsaATLAS eScholar

The fsaATLAS eScholar online request system has replaced a previous paper-based process for inviting J-1 visiting scholars to UC Berkeley. eScholar training is available for new users from Berkeley International Office. At the training, you will obtain a unique user ID and password. To utilize fsaATLAS eScholar, you will need access to a scanner and the ability to submit IOFs.

	Resources for Administrators -New to Inviting J Scholars?  -J-1 Process Overview Flowchart [pdf] -J-1 Categories at UCB  -Acceptable Funding Documentation -Recharge Fee Summary		Scholar Post-Arrival Requirements -Scholar Information Meetings (SIMs) -Arrival Notification Requirements -Scholar Status Report Form -Resources for Scholars
	fsaATLAS eScholar -fsaATLAS eScholar Current Users -eScholar Quick Reference [pdf]		Special Cases -Hiring Scholars on F-1 OPT -J-1 vs. H-1 [pdf] -J-1 Student Interns