The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, which is managed by the U.S. Department of State, is designed “to increase mutual understanding between Americans and people of other countries” by engaging professionals in activities that promote the mutual exchange of ideas.
Wake Forest University is the authorized sponsor for hosting J-1 exchange visitors (EVs) for both the Reynolda and Health Sciences campuses. To become a J-1 EV, an individual must receive an invitation from an academic department and receive authorization from the Wake Forest University Center for Immigration Services & Support (ISS) through the issuance of Form DS-2019.
Inviting departments or hiring units should contact the ISS at iss@wfu.edu to pursue J-1 EV status for a visitor, employee or other individual who is being invited to Wake Forest University School of Medicine or Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
J-1 EVs invited through Wake Forest University must be non-clinical and have no patient care duties or contact.
For all other visa types, please contact pamela.melton@advocatehealth.org.
More Resources
Wake Forest University Center for Immigration Services & Support (ISS)
J-1 Visa - Bridge USA
Exchange Visitor Visa - Travel.State.Gov