Pacific Lutheran University is committed to fostering a global learning environment not only through its study away programs, but also through its diverse faculty, staff, and scholar population.
The Wang Center provides immigration assistance and information regarding government regulations to both visiting scholars and PLU departments.
The menu below provides information on visa sponsorship procedures and relevant nonimmigrant categories.
For international visiting professors, scholars, short-term scholars, and researchers, PLU sponsors J-1 Visas. The H-1B Visa is appropriate for tenure-track faculty at PLU. TN Status is available for Canadian and Mexican workers applying for a professional level job under NAFTA. F-1 Students with Optional Practical Training (OPT) status are eligible to work at PLU with proper documentation.
The following links provide additional information for incoming and current scholars.
Please review the category that matches your visa classification.