May 6 webinar on J-1 options for early career STEM researchers (from President’s Alliance on Higher Ed. & Immigration, Int’l Student Resource Center, and Cultural Vistas)

On May 6, 2026 at 1pm ET, the President’s Alliance on Higher Education, the International Student Resource Center, and Cultural Vistas will be hosting a webinar for foreign nationals on the J-1 Early Career STEM Research Initiative. The event description is as follows:  

In the face of continuous challenges to other employment-based pathways, such as the H-1B, audience members will gain greater insight on this often under-utilized pathway for recruiting and retaining international talent in the United States. During the session, attendees will learn: - The benefits of participating in the J-1 Early Career STEM Research pathway for academic institutions, private companies, and scholars, - The process for using a U.S. Department of State designated sponsor, and - Additional resources for understanding possible immigration pathways available to students and graduates in temporary or precarious immigration statuses. 

Register for the webinar here.