Program Quick Summary
Program Length
- 1~2 years [More]
Processing Time
- About 3 months [More]
Eligibility [More]
- Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years of professional experience, or
- Masters’ Degree + 5 years of professional experience, or
- Doctoral Degree
Eligible Cities
- Los Angeles Area (California)
- New York City Area (New York)
- Dallas or Houston Areas (Texas)
Overview
Prestigious Research Assistance Program
Research, Networking & Cultural Exchange
The Visiting Fellow Program offers opportunities for research, networking, collaboration, and cultural exchange to international professionals with a history of academic excellence.
Exclusive Research with Renowned U.S. Faculties
Stanley Prep’s Visiting Fellow Program is one of its kind, designed for not only academia but also for professionals to conduct relevant research with world-renowned faculties in the U.S.
Facts
2012
Program Founded
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Total Participants
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Total Partner Universities
Highlights
Partner with Premier Universities & Experts
Partner with over 10 prestigious universities known for their academic excellence and elevate your professional credentials under the guidance of expert faculty advisors with exceptional academic achievements and global networks.
Available in Major Cities in the U.S.
Our University Partners are strategically located in major cities of the U.S. where research and relevant industries are readily accessible.
World's #1 Brand
(by Number of Participants)
Since 2014, the Visiting Fellow Program has hosted more than 500 participants from all over the world. Our experience provides the most efficient ways to secure your research opportunity in your desired location.
Partner with Premier Universities & Experts
Partner with over 10 prestigious universities known for their academic excellence and elevate your professional credentials under the guidance of expert faculty advisors with exceptional academic achievements and global networks.
Available in Major Cities in the U.S.
Our University Partners are strategically located in major cities of the U.S. where research and relevant industries are readily accessible.
World's #1 Brand
(by Number of Participants)
Since 2014, the Visiting Fellow Program has hosted more than 500 participants from all over the world. Our experience provides the most efficient ways to secure your research opportunity in your desired location.
Our Services
Research Assistance
Research opportunity at a premier university in the U.S. is GUARANTEED. A faculty advisor at the university is also arranged to help you with your research and to connect you to U.S. experts in your field.
Professional Network
Your faculty advisor is an expert in your research area and would connect you to his or her circles of experts in your industry. Premier universities in the U.S. major cities would open a lot of doors and people.
Professional Reputation
You will be placed at a U.S. premier university that enhances your professional credentials and career advancement.
Local Assistance
Stanley Prep is a U.S. based company that can assist you with any local issues in the U.S. We are familiar with local regulations and cultures, so you are always safe and compliant while you are in the U.S.
Streamlined Process
We made the placement process fast and easy. The entire process takes about 3 months, between the application to getting a visa. We even replaced the official English test result requirement with our 10 to 15 minute English interview, saving you time and a headache.
Visa Interview Prep
You will receive a unique instruction guide on the visa interview process for researchers. You will be better prepared due to Stanley Prep’s extensive history and experience in this visa category.
Research Assistance
Research opportunity at a premier university in the U.S. is GUARANTEED. A faculty advisor at the university is also arranged to help you with your research and to connect you to U.S. experts in your field.
Professional Network
Your faculty advisor is an expert in your research area and would connect you to his or her circles of experts in your industry. Premier universities in the U.S. major cities would open a lot of doors and people.
Professional Reputation
You will be placed at a U.S. premier university that enhances your professional credentials and career advancement.
Local Assistance
Stanley Prep is a US-based company that can assist you with any local issues in the US. We are familiar with local regulations and cultures, so you are always safe and compliant while you are in the US.
Streamlined Process
We made the placement process fast and easy. The entire process takes about 3 months, between the application to getting a visa. We even replaced the official English test result requirement with our 10 to 15 minute English interview, saving you time and a headache.
Visa Interview Prep
You will receive a unique instruction guide on the visa interview process for researchers. You will be better prepared due to Stanley Prep’s extensive history and experience in this visa category.
Partner Universities
Stanley Prep has partnered with premier state & private universities that are well-known for their academic reputation because we believe that a fundamental aspect of achieving success is finding the right environment to foster your skills and promote your personal and professional growth.
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CSUDH is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). A number of its academic programs are accredited by other agencies in their specialized fields.
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NJCU students engage in rigorous applied-learning experiences that include opportunities to study abroad, and cooperative education internships. NJCU operates two additional campus sites—NJCU School of Business at Harborside Plaza 2 in Jersey City’s financial district and NJCU at Fort Monmouth in Monmouth County.
How to Apply
Academic & Professional Requirements
Final Degree |
Years of Professional Experience |
Eligible Length |
|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor’s Degree |
More than 10 years |
One Year |
|
Master’s Degree |
More than 5 years |
One or Two Years |
|
Doctoral Degree |
Not required |
One or Two Years |
Other Requirements
Non-U.S. citizen
Minimum 30 years old
Must possess expertise or extensive professional experience in the intended research field that is aligned with research areas offered in host universities in the U.S.
Must have related work or education within the six months prior to the program start date
Must intend to enter the United States solely for the objective of this program; not to abandon non-immigrant status.
Must not intend to change status while in the United States.
Must be able to function in an English-speaking environment, during work and non-working hours. This must be verifiable via documentation from an educational institution, an English language test, or an interview with Stanley Prep staff.
Not restricted from traveling to the U.S.
Copy of Passport(s) (Including All Dependents)
University Transcripts and Copy of Diploma
Resume & Cover Letter
Research/Activities Plan
Proof of Employment (or Career Certificate)
Financial Statement
- For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000 (With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000)
- For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000
Proof of Health Insurance
Government-Issued Certificate of Participant and Dependent(s)
Submit online application and a non-refundable application fee
- Be prepared to submit official documentation which substantiates your education and employment qualifications.
Conduct a video interview to demonstrate English proficiency
- English proficiency is a requirement for this program. The video interview usually lasts about 15 minutes. If the result of this assessment is not satisfactory, another assessment can be arranged after one month with a nominal fee.
Application Evaluation
- Stanley Prep evaluates your complete application and issues a pre-acceptance decision within approximately 2 weeks. During this step, a Stanley Prep staff member may reach out with additional questions.
Receive a pre-acceptance letter, a program agreement, and a program fee invoice
- Expect to receive the pre-acceptance package in an email. Please let us know if you don’t receive it within two weeks after the English assessment, and we will make sure to resolve the issues.
Submit an electronically signed program agreement, consent & waiver forms, and evidence of program fee payment
- Follow the instructions in the pre-acceptance email to upload those electronically signed documents. Uploading the payment receipt you get from your bank would allow us to track your payment and expedite the process. Currently, we only accept a wire transfer of funds.
Submit all other required documents
- We collect only minimal necessary information to determine our pre-acceptance at the beginning stage. At this stage, we need to collect all required documents and evidence for Stanley Prep to issue the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor) required for your J-1 visa.
Receive the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 forms
- Your application and required documents are reviewed and processed. Please allow 2 months for document processing after the program fee is paid. Sometimes, a host university may request additional documents or take more processing time during the peak seasons or staff vacations.
Make an appointment for your visa at nearby U.S. Embassy / Consulate
- After making an appointment online, you need to attend an appointment at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy with the original DS-2019. Visa approval and issuance are at the discretion of the consular official. Visa appointment and processing wait times vary by city and time of year. On average, this process takes 2-4 weeks. Up-to-date information can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
Academic & Professional Requirements
Final Degree |
Years of Professional Experience |
Eligible Length |
|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor’s Degree
|
More than 10 years |
One Year
|
|
Master’s Degree |
More than 5 years |
One or Two Years
|
|
Doctoral Degree
|
Not required |
One or Two Years |
Other Requirements
Non-U.S. citizen
Minimum 30 years old
Must possess expertise or extensive professional experience in the intended research field that is aligned with research areas offered in host universities in the U.S.
Must have related work or education within the six months prior to the program start date
Must intend to enter the United States solely for the objective of this program; not to abandon non-immigrant status
Must not intend to change status while in the United States.
Must be able to function in an English-speaking environment, during work and non-working hours. This must be verifiable via documentation from an educational institution, an English language test, or an interview with Stanley Prep staff.
Not restricted from traveling to the U.S.
Copy of Passport(s) (Including All Dependents)
University Transcripts and Copy of Diploma
Resume & Cover Letter
Research/Activities Plan
Proof of Employment (or Career Certificate)
Financial Statement
- For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000 (With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000)
- For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000
Proof of Health Insurance
Government-Issued Certificate of Participant and Dependent(s)
Submit online application and a non-refundable application fee
- Be prepared to submit official documentation which substantiates your education and employment qualifications.
Conduct a video interview to demonstrate English proficiency
- English proficiency is a requirement for this program. The video interview usually lasts about 15 minutes. If the result of this assessment is not satisfactory, another assessment can be arranged after one month with a nominal fee.
Application Evaluation
- Stanley Prep evaluates your complete application and issues a pre-acceptance decision within approximately 2 weeks. During this step, a Stanley Prep staff member may reach out with additional questions.
Receive a pre-acceptance letter, a program agreement, and a program fee invoice
- Expect to receive the pre-acceptance package in an email. Please let us know if you don’t receive it within two weeks after the English assessment, and we will make sure to resolve the issues.
Submit an electronically signed program agreement, consent & waiver forms, and evidence of program fee payment
- Follow the instructions in the pre-acceptance email to upload those electronically signed documents. Uploading the payment receipt you get from your bank would allow us to track your payment and expedite the process. Currently, we only accept a wire transfer of funds.
Submit all other required documents
- We collect only minimal necessary information to determine our pre-acceptance at the beginning stage. At this stage, we need to collect all required documents and evidence for Stanley Prep to issue the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor) required for your J-1 visa.
Receive the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 forms
- Your application and required documents are reviewed and processed. Please allow 2 months for document processing after the program fee is paid. Sometimes, a host university may request additional documents or take more processing time during the peak seasons or staff vacations.
Make an appointment for your visa at nearby U.S. Embassy / Consulate
- After making an appointment online, you need to attend an appointment at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy with the original DS-2019. Visa approval and issuance are at the discretion of the consular official. Visa appointment and processing wait times vary by city and time of year. On average, this process takes 2-4 weeks. Up-to-date information can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
Academic & Professional Requirements
Final Degree |
Years of Professional Experience |
Eligible Length |
|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor’s Degree
|
More than 10 years |
One Year
|
|
Master’s Degree |
More than 5 years |
One or Two Years
|
|
Doctoral Degree
|
Not required |
One or Two Years |
Other Requirements
Non-U.S. citizen
Minimum 30 years old
Must possess expertise or extensive professional experience in the intended research field that is aligned with research areas offered in host universities in the U.S.
Must have related work or education within the six months prior to the program start date
Must intend to enter the United States solely for the objective of this program; not to abandon non-immigrant status
Must not intend to change status while in the United States.
Must be able to function in an English-speaking environment, during work and non-working hours. This must be verifiable via documentation from an educational institution, an English language test, or an interview with Stanley Prep staff.
Not restricted from traveling to the U.S.
Copy of Passport(s) (Including All Dependents)
University Transcripts and Copy of Diploma
Resume & Cover Letter
Research/Activities Plan
Proof of Employment (or Career Certificate)
Financial Statement
- For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000 (With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000)
- For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000
Proof of Health Insurance
Government-Issued Certificate of Participant and Dependent(s)
Submit online application and a non-refundable application fee
- Be prepared to submit official documentation which substantiates your education and employment qualifications.
Conduct a video interview to demonstrate English proficiency
- English proficiency is a requirement for this program. The video interview usually lasts about 15 minutes. If the result of this assessment is not satisfactory, another assessment can be arranged after one month with a nominal fee.
Application Evaluation
- Stanley Prep evaluates your complete application and issues a pre-acceptance decision within approximately 2 weeks. During this step, a Stanley Prep staff member may reach out with additional questions.
Receive a pre-acceptance letter, a program agreement, and a program fee invoice
- Expect to receive the pre-acceptance package in an email. Please let us know if you don’t receive it within two weeks after the English assessment, and we will make sure to resolve the issues.
Submit an electronically signed program agreement, consent & waiver forms, and evidence of program fee payment
- Follow the instructions in the pre-acceptance email to upload those electronically signed documents. Uploading the payment receipt you get from your bank would allow us to track your payment and expedite the process. Currently, we only accept a wire transfer of funds.
Submit all other required documents
- We collect only minimal necessary information to determine our pre-acceptance at the beginning stage. At this stage, we need to collect all required documents and evidence for Stanley Prep to issue the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor) required for your J-1 visa.
Receive the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 forms
- Your application and required documents are reviewed and processed. Please allow 2 months for document processing after the program fee is paid. Sometimes, a host university may request additional documents or take more processing time during the peak seasons or staff vacations.
Make an appointment for your visa at nearby U.S. Embassy / Consulate
- After making an appointment online, you need to attend an appointment at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy with the original DS-2019. Visa approval and issuance are at the discretion of the consular official. Visa appointment and processing wait times vary by city and time of year. On average, this process takes 2-4 weeks. Up-to-date information can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
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My experience as a visiting scholar at California State University, Dominguez Hills, has been incredibly valuable both professionally and personally. During my time here, I conducted research comparing the sustainability of franchise businesses in America and Korea, with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. The program provided exceptional resources, such as lectures, school facilities, and collaborative opportunities with other scholars, which were instrumental in completing my research. Despite the challenges of transitioning during the pandemic, I learned to adapt, gaining access to well-structured online resources and experiencing American life firsthand. This program has equipped me with the knowledge and insights to support small businesses and startups in Korea as an educator and consultant. I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking academic growth and cultural exchange—it's an opportunity to learn, connect, and thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need To Know
This program invites scholars and experts to affiliated universities in the U.S. The visiting fellows will execute a joint or independent research project and participate in monthly seminars and networking events.
Stanley Prep will inform visiting fellows of the date of their orientation, which must occur within 30 days of their arrival in the U.S. During this orientation, visiting fellows will meet with an authorized school official and discuss the duties of the fellowship.
Each prospective visiting fellow must be interviewed in order to obtain a visa. Interviews are conducted at U.S. consulates in the home countries of prospective visiting fellows. Once an applicant submits the required documents, including the DS-2019 issued by the U.S. hosting university, the applicant can be interviewed. When making reservations for visa interviews, applicants must provide the program number stated on the DS-2019, as well as the SEVIS codes for everyone planning to enter the U.S.
Visas must be obtained in the home countries of visiting fellows and, therefore, cannot be extended within U.S. territories. However, the DS-2019 may be extended even if the J-1 visa has expired. In these circumstances, visiting fellows may legally stay within the U.S. during the permitted period, but will be subject to restrictions upon exiting and entering the U.S.
Host university officials may sign the Travel Validation section of the DS-2019. This signature allows visiting fellows to freely exit and enter the country. The signature is valid for six months and must be renewed upon expiration.
Visiting fellows may work with a J-1 visa. However, based on the exchange visit program, visiting fellows can only work for the host university or the institute designated by the host university, as shown on the form titled IAP-66 (Certificate of Eligibility), which is issued by the host university or sponsoring institute.
The documents required for enrollment in school include a vaccination confirmation (in English) and proof of enrollment (in English) for elementary students, as well as transcripts (in English) for middle and high school students. Other documents should be provided after settling in the U.S., such as their visa, passport, and proof of address.
A J-2 holder is dependent on the J-1 holder. Thus, it is best for a J-2 holder to enter the country with the J-1 holder. If this is not possible, the Travel Validation section of a J-2 holder’s DS-2019 must be signed by the authorized school official in order to allow a J-2 holder to enter the country separately.
The insurance criteria for a J-1 visa have been determined by the U.S. Department of State. Stanley Prep has vetted and designated the CareMed insurance to cover our participants.
The following is the minimum standard applicable to a J-1 visa: Medical Benefit ($100,000), Repatriation of Remains ($25,000), Medical Evacuation ($50,000), Deductible per Accident or Illness ($500) Insurance must be purchased through Stanley Prep before entering the U.S.
The following is the minimum standard applicable to a J-1 visa: Medical Benefit ($100,000), Repatriation of Remains ($25,000), Medical Evacuation ($50,000), Deductible per Accident or Illness ($500) Insurance must be purchased through Stanley Prep before entering the U.S.
The J-1 visa is for visitors who will participate in the exchange visit program designated by the U.S. Department of State. There is a wide variety of corresponding exchange visit programs, including exchange professor, research and training, internship, and visiting students, etc.
The J-2 visa is granted to the dependents of the J-1 visa holder, and the dependents are eligible for free public education.
The J-2 visa is granted to the dependents of the J-1 visa holder, and the dependents are eligible for free public education.
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