Students must be enrolled part-time or full-time in a degree or non-degree program, and the primary activity at BU is to study.<\/em><\/p>\n Most international students at BU are here in this classification, as it is designed to facilitate study toward a specific educational objective. Read on<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n The J-1 student category is an alternate immigration option for students who receive qualifying financial sponsorship or who are participating in a formal university exchange program. Read on<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n If you are currently in the US in another immigration classification, you may be eligible to enroll in either full-time or part-time coursework at BU. Read on<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Scholars’ primary activities at BU are conducting research, teaching, or working.<\/em><\/p>\n Most “scholars” at BU are sponsored in a J-1 category, as it allows for a variety of academic and research arrangements ranging from short-term unpaid visiting appointments to full-time paid appointments.\u00a0Read on<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n This is an employment-based, temporary status designated for individuals who have specialized training. Read on<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n There are four immigration classifications that allow entry to the US as a visitor.\u00a0Read on<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n There are many US immigration categories that allow a person to apply for work permission. Read on<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n While the majority of BU scholars are sponsored in J-1 or H-1B categories, occasionally an alternative sponsorship category, such as Trade NAFTA or O-1, may be most appropriate to facilitate your BU activity. Read on<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\nF-1 Student Classification<\/h3>\n
J-1\u00a0Student Classification<\/h3>\n
Other Student Classifications<\/h3>\n
Scholar Classifications<\/h2>\n
J-1 Exchange Visitor<\/h3>\n
H-1B Temporary Workers<\/h3>\n
Visitor<\/h3>\n
Employee with Independent Authorization<\/h3>\n
Alternate BU Sponsorship Options<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Dependent Classifications<\/h2>\n