Non-Immigrant
Visa Categories Most Commonly Used for University Employment
|
Type of Visa |
POSSIBLE INCOME FROM |
PROBABLE TAX STATUS |
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
|
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY IN US |
|
B-1/B-2 VISITOR FOR BUSINESS/PLEASURE |
Honorarium and/or reimbursements for travel and
subsistence possible, but no salary* |
Nonresident Alien |
(B-1) Proof of academic or business purpose for visit to |
6 months (renewable) |
|
WB (WAIVER FOR BUSINESS) or WT (WAIVER FOR TOURISM) |
Honorarium and/or reimbursement for travel and subsistence
possible, but no salary* |
Nonresident Alien |
Same as B-1/B-2; only applicable if from visa waiver
country |
90 days, not renewable within US |
|
F-1 STUDENT |
Employment on campus permitted up to 20 hours a week while
school is in session, 40 hours during semester breaks; 12 months of optional
practical training permitted |
Nonresident Alien for 5 years |
Admission to academic course of study; evidence of
adequate financial support for length of program; indication of adequate
English proficiency |
As long as academic progress continues; must be enrolled
full time every semester (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR) |
|
J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR (STUDENT) |
Employment on campus with sponsor’s approval; up to 18
mos. Academic training permitted (postdoctoral work may qualify for up to 36
months) |
Nonresident Alien for 2 years |
Invitation to academic program with sponsorship; evidence
of adequate financial support for length of program |
As long as academic progress continues |
|
J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR (PROFESSORS & RESEARCHERS) |
Unlimited income for work on campus in pursuit of academic
objective; possible authorization for off-campus lectures and consultation |
Nonresident Alien for 2 years |
Invitation to teach, lecture or conduct research;
indication of adequate financial support for length of program; degree
required |
Up to 3 years |
|
H-1B TEMPORARY WORKER |
Unlimited income from UTSA; no other income without
petition from new employer |
Resident Alien if present in US over 183 days |
Possession of professional degree and skills, indication
that position to be filled requires professional skills and is temporary |
First period up to 3 years, renewable to total of 6
years** |
|
O-1 |
Unlimited income from UTSA; no other income without
petition from new employer |
Resident Alien if present in US over 183 days |
Possession of professional degree and skills;
demonstration of outstanding ability; indication that position to be filled
is an event that is temporary in nature |
First period up to 3 years, renewable annually |
|
TN |
Unlimited income from UTSA; no other income without
petition for new employer |
Resident Alien if present in US over 183 days |
Possession of qualifying professional degree or licensure;
indication that position to be filled is temporary in nature |
One year; renewable annually |
* Holders of visitor status limited to 5 payments in
a 6-month period; no stay for longer than 9 days at any college or university
**Extended periods possible under conditions of AC21