Pre-Arrival Checklist Make an Appointment Make a Donation Contact Us Visa Information & More Temporary Employment Visas and Dependents Medical Care and Expenses Tips for Managing Money Hotels and Motels J-1 Training & Exchange Visitors J-1 visas are sponsored through the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at the University of Colorado Denver because National Jewish Health is not qualified to maintain our own "J-1 Program." Work Authorization can range from 6 months up to five years total Non-Clinical only – no patient care allowed May be subject to a "home residency requirement" - must return to home country for at least two years when finished Dependents are issued J-2 visas and may request work authorization once they arrive in the U.S. Checklist Requesting a J-1 Visa (pdf) J-1 Sponsorship Timeframes New J-1 visa – allow six weeks to process Transfer of J-1 visa – allow six weeks to process H-1B – Professional Sponsorship is by National Jewish Health but the petitions facilitated through the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at the University of Colorado Denver. Work Authorization for maximum of three years at a time for up to six years total Additional extensions allowed under certain circumstances May be used for MD's with patient care Dependents are issued H-4 visas and are not permitted to work in that status Checklist For Requesting an H-1B Visa (pdf) H-1B Sponsorship Timeframes Regular Processing – allow up to four months "Premium Processing" – allow one month ($1000 additional fee is required)