Prospective scholars (researchers, lecturers, student interns) must work directly with a university department/unit to determine sponsorship opportunities. If a department/unit is interested in sponsoring an international scholar, the department will contact ISSS directly to initiate visa sponsorship. Please do not contact ISSS directly.
Scholar Visas for Working at CU Boulder
Student-Status Related Visas
- Student (F-1 status) on post-completion OPT
- Student (F-1 status) on STEM extension of OPT (University of Colorado Boulder is an e-verify employer)
- Student (J-1 status) eligible for Academic Training
University-Sponsored Scholar Visas
Below is a list of visa types the university commonly uses to sponsor visiting scholars.
- Exchange Visitor (J-1 Status)
- Nonimmigrant status
- Appropriate for temporary employment (up to five years, depending on J category)
- Temporary Worker- Speciality Occupation (H-1B Status)
- Nonimmigrant status
- Appropriate for temporary long-term employment (up to six years), or possibly permanent appointments
- Temporary Worker- Certain Speciality Occupation Professionals from Australia (E-3 Status)
- Nonimmigrant status
- Appropriate for temporary employment
- Green Card (Permanent Residency
- For permanent employment
Additional Visa Options
- Additional visa options including O, TN, B, WB.
Honorarium Payments
Foreign nationals in B-1, B-2, VWB, and VWT status may accept an honorarium and/or reimbursement of travel expenses under the following conditions:
- For a single academic activity or short series academic activities" (e.g., lecturing, teaching, and sharing of knowledge or performance)
- 9 days or less at CU Boulder
- The individual has accepted such payment from no more than 5 educational or research institutions (including the UW)
- In the previous six-month period.
Contact the International Tax Office for further information about payment and tax implications.