Get Uab J-1 Exchange Visitor Program International Staff Appointment Form 2019

Filling out the UAB J-1 Exchange Visitor Program International Staff Appointment Form is an essential step in sponsoring a foreign national for educational and cultural exchange opportunities at UAB. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth completion of the form online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editing interface.
2. In Section I, provide the exchange visitor’s name, including last/family and first/given names. Enter the appointment’s start and end dates in MM/DD/YYYY format, making sure to leave at least two months before the start date for processing.
3. Select the HR position title that corresponds to the exchange visitor's qualifications by checking the appropriate box, either Visiting Scientist, Visiting Scholar, Postdoctoral Fellow, or Other.
4. In the HR assignment category, indicate whether the position is a Post Doc, Irregular position, Volunteer/Visiting position, or Other by checking the relevant box.
5. Provide the physical location where the exchange visitor will conduct research, including the street address, suite/room number, and building code.
6. Identify the person responsible for supervising the exchange visitor and select the nature of their appointment by checking all applicable activities, such as teaching or conducting research.
7. In Section II, indicate the annual amount of financial support the exchange visitor will receive from UAB. If UAB is not paying the exchange visitor, proof of sufficient funds is required.
8. Specify whether the department will cover the exchange visitor’s health insurance by marking 'Yes' or 'No'.
9. In Section III, confirm whether the department will provide English enrichment opportunities if needed and if the exchange visitor will be included in departmental activities by marking 'Yes' or 'No' accordingly.
10. In Section IV, assess the level of patient contact for exchange visitors who are foreign medical graduates. Indicate whether the exchange visitor will have any patient contact and check the applicable levels.
11. Complete Section V by indicating if ISSS can ship immigration documents directly to the exchange visitor and provide the relevant shipping account number if applicable.
12. In Section VI, both the department chair and faculty sponsor must sign and date the form, confirming the accuracy of the information and the responsibility for the exchange visitor’s sponsorship.
13. Ensure all supporting documents listed on page 4 are compiled and attached in the same email when returning the form to ISSS.
14. Once all fields are filled, review the form for accuracy. Save changes, then either download, print, or share the completed form as necessary before sending.

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