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International Cooperation General Information International Development for WOU Faculty Exchange Visitors General Information Visiting Scholar Program Current Visiting Scholars Current Students Current Student Handbook Immigration Forms & Information Insurance New Students Pre-Arrival Information Airport Pick Up New Student Handbook Orientation Programs International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Student Organizations China Center Admissions How to Apply: Degree-seeking How to Apply: Non-degree Costs Scholarships About President's Message Student Photos Student Organizations News & Events Campus Slide Show Campus Maps Site Map
INTERNATIONAL HOME STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS THE STAFF TRANSLATIONS Chinese Español Japanese Korean Portuguese	WOU Visiting Scholar Program Applying and Pre-Arrival Information General Information \| How to Apply \| Information for Campus Faculty and Mentors \| Estimated Program Costs \| Visa and Immigration Information \| Contact Information Current Visiting Scholar Information Orientation and Information \| Immigration Forms and Documents \| Past and Present Scholars General Information The Visiting Scholar Program was started at Western Oregon University to create a more diverse campus culture, and to provide international scholars an opportunity to conduct research, study, teach, observe, share their skills, and participate in cross-cultural activities while in the United States. Research Scholars and Professors have an opportunity to interact in cross-cultural activities with Western’s students, faculty, staff and community. Often, the most valuable resource for Visiting Scholars is the faculty mentor or department head. Visiting Scholars will be paired with a faculty mentor in a designated department who will assist in clarifying the scholar’s learning plan and help set up attainable goals to reach during the period of research. Visiting Scholars may use resources on the Western Oregon University campus such as the WOU Library, Computer rooms, Laboratories, and Facilities. Visiting Scholars may sit-in on academic classes to gain knowledge for their research topic. There will be various opportunities through out the year for scholars to meet with Western faculty and students. Scholars may meet with the International Students and Scholars Affairs administrators to discuss opportunities of further cooperation between WOU and their home university. How to Apply * Currently WOU only accepts visiting scholars from sister institutions with which there is a joint program or exchange program. If your university is interested in creating connections with WOU, please contact the Director Neng Yang. Go to the Visiting Scholar Application Page Information for Campus Faculty and Mentors Departments or faculty need to follow the International Visiting Scholar approval procedure to request/invite a Visiting Scholar to the WOU campus. Faculty mentors of the Visiting Scholars are an important part of the scholar’s experience in America. With the mentor’s support, a Visiting Scholar has a greater opportunity to get involved in campus life, classes, and presentations. Find out more about department and mentor’s responsibilities with the Visiting Scholar Program. Please let the International Students and Scholars Affairs office in Maaske Hall know if you have any further questions about inviting a Visiting Scholar or Professor. Contact Information. Visa and Immigration Information What to do after receiving a DS-2019 After receiving the Acceptance letter and DS-2019 immigration document from the International Students and Scholars Affairs office at WOU, you will need to apply for a J visa. Click here for general information on the America.gov site about applying for a U.S. visa. Make a visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy in your home country. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and receive a receipt. Collect documentation for the visa interview such as, a current passport, the visa application and fee, your DS-2019 and acceptance letter, receipt of the I-901 fee, photos, and financial documentation. Contact your embassy directly for more detailed information. At the interview you must demonstrate that you are a serious research scholar who is well informed about WOU, has a well-developed plan of study, know about the subject you plan to study and have a firm understanding of the English Language. You also need to demonstrate that you plan to return home after your program is complete. What to do after receiving a visa Inform the Office of International Students and Scholars at Western Oregon University that you received a visa and of your flight schedule to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Oregon; Include your name, if you will be needing an airport pick-up from Portland Airport or Salem, the airline company, flight number, and exact day and time of arrival. Please see the Airport Pick-Up Dates and Flight Calendar when booking a flight to PDX. Scholars are required to come at the beginning of the term (no more than 30 days before their Program Start Date on the DS-2019) so they can get settled in housing, go on shopping trips, meet with their mentor, and have insurance charges added at the same time as the regular international students. When booking your return flight to your home country, please note that once you reach the Program End Date on your DS-2019, you have only 30 days to travel within the US and prepare to depart. An Airport drop-off service is not available and scholars are required to arrange their own ride to the airport. Please review the Visiting Scholar Orientation Page, the Pre-Arrival and Orientation Guide, and the Current Student Handbook for information relevant to visiting scholars. Start to arrange for housing before you enter the U.S. Due to the small number of staff in our office, you will be primarily responsible for finding and applying for housing. Things to remember: Take note of your program start date; know that you cannot come more than 30 days before or after the start date. If you need to change the program dates or cancel your research at WOU, contact the ISSA office. You may extend your DS-2019 with proper financial documentation; see the visiting scholar orientation page. What to do if your U.S. visa is denied Your visa may be denied for many reasons, so it is important to ask the visa officer to have the reason for denial in writing. You may decide to bring additional evidence and try again for a visa. If you need additional support from the school or mentor, or if you need to defer the start date on the DS-2019 to a later date; contact the ISSA office and we will issue a new DS-2019 and Acceptance letter up to one year after the application date. If you decide not to apply for a visa, or not use the WOU DS-2019, please destroy the DS-2019 and send an e-mail to the Responsible Officer. The Home-country physical presence requirement 212e Exchange Visitors admitted into the US on a J visa may be subject to the “Two-year foreign residence requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)”. If you are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement, you may not change your status to that of H, L, or K, or to immigrant or legal permanent status until you have fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement by going back to your home country or receiving a waiver of this requirement. More information about the requirement and applying for a waiver is located on the Travel.State.Gov website. Contact Information Contact the Responsible Officers at Western Oregon University with any questions about the Exchange Visitor program. Responsible Officer: Neng Yang Alternate Responsible Officer: Adria Zampich-Gibbs Phone: 503-838-8425 E-mail: global@wou.edu Fax: 503-838-8338 Emergency Contact Phone Numbers
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International Cooperation General Information International Development for WOU Faculty Exchange Visitors General Information Visiting Scholar Program Current Visiting Scholars Current Students Current Student Handbook Immigration Forms & Information Insurance New Students Pre-Arrival Information Airport Pick Up New Student Handbook Orientation Programs International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Student Organizations China Center Admissions How to Apply: Degree-seeking How to Apply: Non-degree Costs Scholarships About President's Message Student Photos Student Organizations News & Events Campus Slide Show Campus Maps Site Map
INTERNATIONAL HOME STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS THE STAFF TRANSLATIONS Chinese Español Japanese Korean Portuguese	WOU Visiting Scholar Program Applying and Pre-Arrival Information General Information \| How to Apply \| Information for Campus Faculty and Mentors \| Estimated Program Costs \| Visa and Immigration Information \| Contact Information Current Visiting Scholar Information Orientation and Information \| Immigration Forms and Documents \| Past and Present Scholars General Information The Visiting Scholar Program was started at Western Oregon University to create a more diverse campus culture, and to provide international scholars an opportunity to conduct research, study, teach, observe, share their skills, and participate in cross-cultural activities while in the United States. Research Scholars and Professors have an opportunity to interact in cross-cultural activities with Western’s students, faculty, staff and community. Often, the most valuable resource for Visiting Scholars is the faculty mentor or department head. Visiting Scholars will be paired with a faculty mentor in a designated department who will assist in clarifying the scholar’s learning plan and help set up attainable goals to reach during the period of research. Visiting Scholars may use resources on the Western Oregon University campus such as the WOU Library, Computer rooms, Laboratories, and Facilities. Visiting Scholars may sit-in on academic classes to gain knowledge for their research topic. There will be various opportunities through out the year for scholars to meet with Western faculty and students. Scholars may meet with the International Students and Scholars Affairs administrators to discuss opportunities of further cooperation between WOU and their home university. How to Apply * Currently WOU only accepts visiting scholars from sister institutions with which there is a joint program or exchange program. If your university is interested in creating connections with WOU, please contact the Director Neng Yang. Go to the Visiting Scholar Application Page Information for Campus Faculty and Mentors Departments or faculty need to follow the International Visiting Scholar approval procedure to request/invite a Visiting Scholar to the WOU campus. Faculty mentors of the Visiting Scholars are an important part of the scholar’s experience in America. With the mentor’s support, a Visiting Scholar has a greater opportunity to get involved in campus life, classes, and presentations. Find out more about department and mentor’s responsibilities with the Visiting Scholar Program. Please let the International Students and Scholars Affairs office in Maaske Hall know if you have any further questions about inviting a Visiting Scholar or Professor. Contact Information. Visa and Immigration Information What to do after receiving a DS-2019 After receiving the Acceptance letter and DS-2019 immigration document from the International Students and Scholars Affairs office at WOU, you will need to apply for a J visa. Click here for general information on the America.gov site about applying for a U.S. visa. Make a visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy in your home country. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and receive a receipt. Collect documentation for the visa interview such as, a current passport, the visa application and fee, your DS-2019 and acceptance letter, receipt of the I-901 fee, photos, and financial documentation. Contact your embassy directly for more detailed information. At the interview you must demonstrate that you are a serious research scholar who is well informed about WOU, has a well-developed plan of study, know about the subject you plan to study and have a firm understanding of the English Language. You also need to demonstrate that you plan to return home after your program is complete. What to do after receiving a visa Inform the Office of International Students and Scholars at Western Oregon University that you received a visa and of your flight schedule to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Oregon; Include your name, if you will be needing an airport pick-up from Portland Airport or Salem, the airline company, flight number, and exact day and time of arrival. Please see the Airport Pick-Up Dates and Flight Calendar when booking a flight to PDX. Scholars are required to come at the beginning of the term (no more than 30 days before their Program Start Date on the DS-2019) so they can get settled in housing, go on shopping trips, meet with their mentor, and have insurance charges added at the same time as the regular international students. When booking your return flight to your home country, please note that once you reach the Program End Date on your DS-2019, you have only 30 days to travel within the US and prepare to depart. An Airport drop-off service is not available and scholars are required to arrange their own ride to the airport. Please review the Visiting Scholar Orientation Page, the Pre-Arrival and Orientation Guide, and the Current Student Handbook for information relevant to visiting scholars. Start to arrange for housing before you enter the U.S. Due to the small number of staff in our office, you will be primarily responsible for finding and applying for housing. Things to remember: Take note of your program start date; know that you cannot come more than 30 days before or after the start date. If you need to change the program dates or cancel your research at WOU, contact the ISSA office. You may extend your DS-2019 with proper financial documentation; see the visiting scholar orientation page. What to do if your U.S. visa is denied Your visa may be denied for many reasons, so it is important to ask the visa officer to have the reason for denial in writing. You may decide to bring additional evidence and try again for a visa. If you need additional support from the school or mentor, or if you need to defer the start date on the DS-2019 to a later date; contact the ISSA office and we will issue a new DS-2019 and Acceptance letter up to one year after the application date. If you decide not to apply for a visa, or not use the WOU DS-2019, please destroy the DS-2019 and send an e-mail to the Responsible Officer. The Home-country physical presence requirement 212e Exchange Visitors admitted into the US on a J visa may be subject to the “Two-year foreign residence requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)”. If you are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement, you may not change your status to that of H, L, or K, or to immigrant or legal permanent status until you have fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement by going back to your home country or receiving a waiver of this requirement. More information about the requirement and applying for a waiver is located on the Travel.State.Gov website. Contact Information Contact the Responsible Officers at Western Oregon University with any questions about the Exchange Visitor program. Responsible Officer: Neng Yang Alternate Responsible Officer: Adria Zampich-Gibbs Phone: 503-838-8425 E-mail: global@wou.edu Fax: 503-838-8338 Emergency Contact Phone Numbers
Contact International Students and Scholars Affairs ph:503-838-8425 fax:503-838-8338 \| or e-mail: global@wou.edu
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