Visa/Immigration Information
The JLab Registration/International Services Office provides services and information for staff and users at Jefferson Lab. Staff is available Monday through Friday, 8 am until 5 pm, in VARC, Building 28.
- Exchange Visitors (J-1) Information Sheet
- Exchange Visitors (J-1) Orientation
- J-1 Visa Form
- Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards)
- Visa Options for Foreign Scholars
- Obtaining an U.S. Visa
- Sensitive and Terrorist Sponsoring Countries
International Visitor Registration
The U.S. Department of Energy requires all non-U.S. citizens to provide passport, visa, and
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services information before entry to Jefferson Lab. In addition,
DOE headquarters approval is required before entry of persons whose country of origin is Cuba,
Iran, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria. All non-U.S. citizens must bring and present
government issued picture identification, i.e. passport or green card, and current USCIS documents
for review. Entry to Jefferson Lab may be denied if identification and current immigration status
cannot be verified. JLab Registration/International Services can assist in your visit
preparations by calling 757-269-7687. JLab Registration/International Services
is located at VARC building 28 on the Jefferson Lab campus.
Contact Sue Ewing at (757) 269-7687 or ewing@jlab.org with any questions.

