Visas
The Life Science Financial Services Team can aid you in providing guidance on Northwestern University’s visa process.
Our team of Financial Assistants will collaborate with the Office of International Students and Scholar Services(OISS), Risk Management, Weinberg and the Office for Research when processing the appointment and/or visa request. The information we request from you is required by these different offices for approval of the appointment and/or visa.
Visa options for international scholars and students:
| Category | Type | Duration of Stay | Processing time & Costs | Compliance & Requirements |
| VISITORS VISA | J-1 | 1 day to 5 years depending on they type of programs | Moderate / Moderate | Contact Ginger Gilmore (g-gilmore@northwestern.edu )for details |
| B-1/WB | 90 days or less | Short / no cost | Contact Ginger Gilmore (g-gilmore@northwestern.edu )for details | |
| EMPLOYEE VISAS | H1-B | Up to 6 years | Lenthy / High | Contact Ginger Gilmore (g-gilmore@northwestern.edu )for details |
| TN | Indefinite, with extension in 3-year increments, for Canadian or Mexican citizen | Moderate / Moderate | Contact Ginger Gilmore (g-gilmore@northwestern.edu )for details | |
| Others | Consult with Ginger Gilmore | Varies |
Please note, costs for personal visas are not reimbursable or covered by PI/Departments in the Departments of Molecular Biosciences, Neurobiology, Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences and Life Sciences Financial Services. This includes but not limited to the fees for SEVIS, OPT, EAD.
For the most up-to-date visa processes, compliance issues, visa fees & processing times by visa types, feel free to reach out to Ginger Gilmore (g-gilmore@northwestern.edu ) at the LSFS HR team to discuss in details.