Short-Term Scholar

J-1 subcategory of Short-Term Scholar is appropriate for individuals who possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and who will engage in lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating special skills at UT Health San Antonio.

There is no minimum duration of stay for a short-term scholar, but there is a maximum duration of six months, and extensions beyond six months are not permitted. Therefore, if there is any possibility that the intended activities may extend beyond six months, the subcategories of research scholar and professor should be considered.

Participation in the short-term scholar category does not trigger the 12-month or 24-month bars on repeat participation, and therefore, the short-term scholar category is advantageous when an exchange visitor has plans to return in J-1 status in the near future.