Who We Sponsor

The university offers visa sponsorship and work eligibility for full-time academic teaching or research positions that require a doctoral or terminal degree, as long as both the candidate and the position meet the eligibility criteria. This policy applies to both tenure-line and non-tenure-line positions. For specific guidance on postdoctoral scholars, please refer to Special Visa Guidance for Postdoctoral Scholars.

Tenure-line candidates: Typically receive sponsorship for temporary non-immigrant status (usually H-1B) for initial onboarding and for permanent residency ("green card") for long-term employment.

Non-tenure-line candidates: Generally, qualify for non-immigrant visa sponsorship (most commonly H-1B, TN, or E-3).

The university does not sponsor staff positions or part-time faculty.

Sponsorship requests must be initiated by the hiring unit and will be evaluated by International Faculty Advising (IFA), which will then provide visa sponsorship options to the hiring unit.

For any questions regarding sponsorship eligibility, send them to FacultyAdvising@psu.edu.