The University of Vermont employs several hundred foreign nationals in a range of non-immigrant visa categories. There are a variety of reasons that one category may be better than another in a given situation, so consulting the Office of International Education staff early is advised.
| Nature of appointment | Non-immigrant visa categories |
|---|---|
| Short-term visitor – less than 9 days; receiving honorarium and/or reimbursement of expenses. | |
| Short-term vistor – more than 9 days and less than 6 months. Reimbursement and/or payment for services, include salary. | |
| Faculty, scholar or staff positions – (permanent or temporary) |