4.1.15 - Visas for Non-U.S. Citizens

Faculty members must have current, valid proof of employment eligibility in the US due to citizenship, status as a permanent resident, or status as an employment-eligible non-resident when they begin work at KSU.

Non-resident international faculty at KSU can be hired under eligible work authorization (H4, F1, etc.) or may be sponsored either as short-term visiting scholars (J-1 visa) through Global Education or for extended employment under an employment sponsored visa (such as an H1B) through Human Resources. International faculty may contact Human Resources for advice and assistance regarding employment eligible visa status. Department chairs wishing to sponsor short-term scholars for J-1 visas should contact Global Education for assistance.

KSU Human Resources offers service and support of KSU-sponsored non-immigrant visas (primarily H1B and J-1) for full-time faculty. Service and support for KSU-sponsored legal permanent residency is provided for full-time, tenure track and non-tenure track faculty only. Information is available from Human Resources and at https://hr.kennesaw.edu/employees/international-employees.php.