{"id":398,"date":"2025-05-29T15:29:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/iss\/?page_id=398"},"modified":"2025-12-02T18:24:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:24:21","slug":"department-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/iss\/frequently-asked-questions\/faculty-staff-faqs\/department-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Department FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"herdpress-hero\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div>\n\t<div class=\"w-full z-70 relative bg-green\">\n\t\t<div class=\"w-full mx-auto xl:container px-4 flex justify-between items-center h-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center xl:w-[20%]  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"\" href=\"\/\" aria-label=\"Marshall University website\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/iss\/wp-content\/themes\/herdpress\/images\/m_primary.svg\" class=\"min-w-14 h-12 lg:min-w-[72px] xl:h-16\" alt=\"Marshall University logo\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex h-full pl-2 lg:pl-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"main-nav\" class=\"hidden lg:flex items-center text-gray-200 text-lg xl:text-xl font-semibold tracking-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"group ease-out py-10 lg:px-2\">\n    <a href=\"\/meet-marshall\/\" class=\"transition-none text-white tracking-tight uppercase text-xl xl:text-2xl font-bold no-underline px-2 xl:px-4 pt-2 pb-6 rounded-t hover:bg-gray-900 hover:text-white group-focus-within:bg-gray-900 group-focus-within:shadow-lg group-hover:bg-gray-900 group-hover:shadow-lg\">\n        <span>Meet Marshall<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"mt-4 bg-gray-900 absolute z-60 shadow-lg px-6 rounded-sm translate-y-0 mx-auto left-0 right-0 max-w-6xl text-white invisible opacity-100 group-hover:translate-y-0 group-hover:visible group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:visible group-focus-within:opacity-100 group-focus-within:block\">\n        <div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"w-full xl:max-w-(--breakpoint-xl) px-6 xl:px-0 mx-auto py-10 grid grid-cols-3 gap-12\">\n    <div>\n        <div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Welcome to Marshall<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n            <a href=\"\/whymu\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Why Choose Marshall?<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/whymu\/value\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">The Value of a Marshall Degree<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/meet-huntington\/\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Our Community<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/blog\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Our Blog<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/moments\/category\/moments\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Our Stories<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Leadership<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n            <a href=\"\/president\/brad-d-smith\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Office of the President<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/board\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Board of Governors<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/economic-development\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Workforce and Economic Development<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/academic-affairs\/administration-staff\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Academic Affairs<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">News &amp; Marketing<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/events.marshall.edu\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Events<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/academic-calendar\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Academic Calendar<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/news\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">News Releases<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/brandservices\/brand-resources\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Branding Guide<\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/brandservices\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">University Marketing &amp; Communications<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"group ease-out py-10 lg:px-2\">\n    <a href=\"\/admissions\/\" class=\"transition-none text-white tracking-tight uppercase text-xl xl:text-2xl font-bold no-underline px-2 xl:px-4 pt-2 pb-6 rounded-t hover:bg-gray-900 hover:text-white group-focus-within:bg-gray-900 group-focus-within:shadow-lg group-hover:bg-gray-900 group-hover:shadow-lg\">\n        <span>Admissions<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"mt-4 bg-gray-900 absolute z-60 shadow-lg px-6 rounded-sm translate-y-0 mx-auto left-0 right-0 max-w-6xl text-white invisible opacity-100 group-hover:translate-y-0 group-hover:visible group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:visible group-focus-within:opacity-100 group-focus-within:block\">\n        <div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"w-full xl:max-w-(--breakpoint-xl) px-6 xl:px-0 mx-auto py-10 grid grid-cols-3 gap-12\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Information For<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/admissions\/freshman\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">First-Year Freshmen<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/admissions\/transfer\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Transfer Students<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/international-admissions\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">International Undergraduate Students<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/graduate-admissions\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Graduate Students<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/international-admissions\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">International Graduate Students<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/online\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Online Students<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Getting Started<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/tour\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Visit Campus<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Apply for Admission<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/sfa\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Apply for Financial Aid<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Cost &amp; Aid<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/tuition\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Tuition<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/sfa\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Financial Aid<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/sfa\/types-of-aid\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Scholarships<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/sfa\/cost-of-attendance\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Estimate Your Cost<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"group ease-out py-10 lg:px-2\">\n    <a href=\"\/academics\/\" class=\"transition-none text-white tracking-tight uppercase text-xl xl:text-2xl font-bold no-underline px-2 xl:px-4 pt-2 pb-6 rounded-t hover:bg-gray-900 hover:text-white group-focus-within:bg-gray-900 group-focus-within:shadow-lg group-hover:bg-gray-900 group-hover:shadow-lg\">\n        <span>Academics<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"mt-4 bg-gray-900 absolute z-60 shadow-lg px-6 rounded-sm translate-y-0 mx-auto left-0 right-0 max-w-6xl text-white invisible opacity-100 group-hover:translate-y-0 group-hover:visible group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:visible group-focus-within:opacity-100 group-focus-within:block\">\n        <div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"w-full xl:max-w-(--breakpoint-xl) px-6 xl:px-0 mx-auto py-10 grid grid-cols-3 gap-12\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Degrees<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/academics\/undergraduate\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Undergraduate<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/academics\/graduate\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Graduate<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/online\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Online<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/academics\/professional\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Professional<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">More Programs<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/herdacademy\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Herd Academy<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/jcesom.marshall.edu\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">School of Medicine<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/pharmacy\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">School of Pharmacy<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Resources<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/academic-calendar\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Academic Calendar<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/library\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Libraries &amp; Online Research<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/careereducation\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Internships &amp; Career Development<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/colleges\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Colleges &amp; Schools<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/marshallstore\/home\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Campus Bookstore<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/our-research\/\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Research at Marshall<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"group ease-out py-10 lg:px-2\">\n    <a href=\"\/marshall-life\/\" class=\"transition-none text-white tracking-tight uppercase text-xl xl:text-2xl font-bold no-underline px-2 xl:px-4 pt-2 pb-6 rounded-t hover:bg-gray-900 hover:text-white group-focus-within:bg-gray-900 group-focus-within:shadow-lg group-hover:bg-gray-900 group-hover:shadow-lg\">\n        <span>Marshall Life<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"mt-4 bg-gray-900 absolute z-60 shadow-lg px-6 rounded-sm translate-y-0 mx-auto left-0 right-0 max-w-6xl text-white invisible opacity-100 group-hover:translate-y-0 group-hover:visible group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:visible group-focus-within:opacity-100 group-focus-within:block\">\n        <div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"w-full xl:max-w-(--breakpoint-xl) px-6 xl:px-0 mx-auto py-10 grid grid-cols-3 gap-12\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Clubs &amp; Organizations<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/sga\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Student Government<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/fsl\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Greek Life<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.herdzone.com\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Athletics<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text-lg uppercase font-bold pb-1 border-b mb-6 border-white text-green-bright\">Student Activities<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/community-outreach\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 hover:decoration-green-bright focus:text-white focus:underline focus:decoration-2 focus:underline-offset-2 focus:decoration-green-bright mb-4 last:mb-0 text-lg\">Community Service<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/campusrec\" class=\"no-underline text-gray-100 leading-normal transition-colors duration-200 ease-out hover:text-white hover:underline hover:decoration-2 hover:underline-offset-2 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x-data=\"accordion('what-positions-are-suitable-for-j-1-scholar-sponsorship-1')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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For instance, acceptable positions for J-1 sponsorship include visiting professor, visiting researcher, post-doc researcher, and non-tenure track professor or faculty positions.<\/p>\n<p>The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program at Marshall University cannot be used to fill tenure track positions or positions that include direct patient contact.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"can-a-j-1-scholar-be-unpaid-2\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('can-a-j-1-scholar-be-unpaid-2')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"can-a-j-1-scholar-be-unpaid-2-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"can-a-j-1-scholar-be-unpaid-2-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            Can a J-1 scholar be unpaid?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"can-a-j-1-scholar-be-unpaid-2-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"can-a-j-1-scholar-be-unpaid-2-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>To be eligible for a DS-2019, J-1 scholars must provide proof of financial support. However, the source of this funding does not necessarily have to be Marshall University. Many visiting scholars receive funding from their home institutions, home governments, or personal sponsors.<\/p>\n<p>If your department wishes to host a visiting scholar who will not receive funding from Marshall University, please be sure to consult with the appropriate college dean and Human Resources prior to inviting the scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"does-a-j-1-scholar-have-to-provide-proof-of-english-proficiency-3\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('does-a-j-1-scholar-have-to-provide-proof-of-english-proficiency-3')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"does-a-j-1-scholar-have-to-provide-proof-of-english-proficiency-3-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"does-a-j-1-scholar-have-to-provide-proof-of-english-proficiency-3-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            Does a J-1 scholar have to provide proof of English proficiency?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"does-a-j-1-scholar-have-to-provide-proof-of-english-proficiency-3-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"does-a-j-1-scholar-have-to-provide-proof-of-english-proficiency-3-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Yes, all prospective J-1 Exchange Visitors must provide proof of English proficiency.<\/p>\n<p>J-1 scholars who will teach university courses must meet the graduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/international-admissions\/proof-of-english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English proficiency requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"is-hosting-a-j-1-scholar-a-commitment-4\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('is-hosting-a-j-1-scholar-a-commitment-4')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"is-hosting-a-j-1-scholar-a-commitment-4-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"is-hosting-a-j-1-scholar-a-commitment-4-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            Is hosting a J-1 scholar a commitment?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"is-hosting-a-j-1-scholar-a-commitment-4-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"is-hosting-a-j-1-scholar-a-commitment-4-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Yes, hosting a J-1 scholar is an important commitment and should not be taken lightly. The purpose of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is cultural and educational exchange. The host department and faculty member should be prepared to collaborate with the scholar on a regular basis in order to meet program objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the host department and faculty member must be prepared to plan and join the scholar in cultural and community activities in order to foster cultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"how-long-is-a-j-1-scholar-program-5\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('how-long-is-a-j-1-scholar-program-5')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"how-long-is-a-j-1-scholar-program-5-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"how-long-is-a-j-1-scholar-program-5-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            How long is a J-1 scholar program?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"how-long-is-a-j-1-scholar-program-5-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"how-long-is-a-j-1-scholar-program-5-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Typical J-1 scholar programs can be from a minimum of 3 weeks to a maximum of 5 years. Short-term scholars are not subject to a minimum duration but are subject to a 6 month maximum. Short-term scholar category offers some benefits over the typical J-1 scholar category. If you are unsure which category is best when completing the application, please contact the Office of International Student Services at <a href=\"mailto:iss@marshall.edu\">iss@marshall.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"what-is-the-12-month-bar-after-previous-j-participation-6\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('what-is-the-12-month-bar-after-previous-j-participation-6')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"what-is-the-12-month-bar-after-previous-j-participation-6-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"what-is-the-12-month-bar-after-previous-j-participation-6-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            What is the 12-month bar after previous J participation?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"what-is-the-12-month-bar-after-previous-j-participation-6-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-12-month-bar-after-previous-j-participation-6-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>The 12 month bar after previous J participation means that an individual may be ineligible to participate as a J-1 scholar if any or part of the previous 12 months was spent in any J status in the U.S. This includes all J-1 categories and J-2 status. Exceptions to this bar include J-1 transfers, Short-term scholars, and a program duration of less than 6 months. Be sure to include all immigration history in when completing the J-1 Scholar Application.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"what-is-the-24-month-bar-on-repeat-participation-7\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('what-is-the-24-month-bar-on-repeat-participation-7')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"what-is-the-24-month-bar-on-repeat-participation-7-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"what-is-the-24-month-bar-on-repeat-participation-7-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            What is the 24-month bar on repeat participation?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"what-is-the-24-month-bar-on-repeat-participation-7-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-24-month-bar-on-repeat-participation-7-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Following completion of a J-1 scholar program, exchange participants are not eligible to participate in a subsequent J-1 scholar program for a period of 2 years or 24 months following program completion, even if the program duration was less than 5 years. The 24 month bar on repeat participation does not apply to J-1 transfers. It is important to note that the 24 month bar is different than the 2 Year Home Residence Requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"what-is-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-8\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('what-is-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-8')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"what-is-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-8-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"what-is-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-8-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            What is the 212(e) Two-Year Home Residence Requirement?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"what-is-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-8-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-8-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>The 212(e) Two-Year Home Residence Requirement is often confused with the 24 month bar on repeat participation. If an Exchange Visitor is subject to the Two-Year Home Residence Requirement, that individual must spend two years in the home country or be approved for a waiver to the requirement prior to being eligible to:<br \/>\nchange immigration status from within the United States, or<br \/>\nobtain an immigrant visa (i.e., H, K visa or green card) from outside the United States.<br \/>\nAn Exchange Visitor may be subject to the Two-Year Home Residence Requirement if they receive financing through their home government or the U.S. government, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2024\/12\/09\/2024-28718\/public-notice-of-revised-exchange-visitor-skills-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have certain specialized skills<\/a>, or participated as a J-1 Alien Physician.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"is-there-a-waiver-to-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-9\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('is-there-a-waiver-to-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-9')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"is-there-a-waiver-to-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-9-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"is-there-a-waiver-to-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-9-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            Is there a waiver to the 212(e) Two-Year Home Residence Requirement?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"is-there-a-waiver-to-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-9-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"is-there-a-waiver-to-the-212e-two-year-home-residence-requirement-9-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Yes, Exchange Visitors who are subject to the Two-Year Home Residence Requirement may apply for a waiver based on one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>no objection statement from the home country,<\/li>\n<li>request made by a U.S. government agency,<\/li>\n<li>interest of a state agency (J-1 Alien Physician category only),<\/li>\n<li>exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident<\/li>\n<li>spouse or child of the exchange visitor, or<\/li>\n<li>fear of persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about the Two-Year Home Residence Requirement waiver, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study\/exchange\/waiver-of-the-exchange-visitor.html#:~:text=Overview,%2C%20Section%20212(e).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of State website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"herdpress-block wp-block-herdpress-accordion has-green-background-color has-background\">\n\t<div class=\"herdpress-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-5xl mx-auto\">\n        \n    <h2  class=\"block__heading accordion__heading\">H-1B Sponsorship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mt-8\">\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"what-is-h-1b-sponsorship-1\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('what-is-h-1b-sponsorship-1')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"what-is-h-1b-sponsorship-1-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"what-is-h-1b-sponsorship-1-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            What is H-1B sponsorship?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"what-is-h-1b-sponsorship-1-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"what-is-h-1b-sponsorship-1-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>H-1B is an immigration status intended for temporary employment in a specialized field and requires a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher in the field. H1B sponsorship requires a petition to be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is a part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-h-1b-sponsorship-process-for-a-new-or-current-employee-how-do-i-start-the-process-2\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('my-department-needs-to-start-the-h-1b-sponsorship-process-for-a-new-or-current-employee-how-do-i-start-the-process-2')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-h-1b-sponsorship-process-for-a-new-or-current-employee-how-do-i-start-the-process-2-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-h-1b-sponsorship-process-for-a-new-or-current-employee-how-do-i-start-the-process-2-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            My department needs to start the H-1B sponsorship process for a new or current employee. How do I start the process?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-h-1b-sponsorship-process-for-a-new-or-current-employee-how-do-i-start-the-process-2-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-h-1b-sponsorship-process-for-a-new-or-current-employee-how-do-i-start-the-process-2-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>To request to initiate the H-1B sponsorship process, submit the H-1B Request Form.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-h-1b-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-h-1b-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-h-1b-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-h-1b-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            How much does it cost to sponsor H-1B? Who pays for the legal and filing fees?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-h-1b-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-h-1b-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>All costs associated with H-1B sponsorship must be paid by the employer. Marshall University departments are responsible for USCIS filing fees for the H-1B petition. The beneficiary is responsible for costs associated with dependent filings, including legal and filing fees. Current USCIS filing fees can be found at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/forms\/filing-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/forms\/filing-fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-h-1b-sponsorship-4\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-h-1b-sponsorship-4')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-h-1b-sponsorship-4-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-h-1b-sponsorship-4-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            What types of positions are suitable for H-1B sponsorship?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-h-1b-sponsorship-4-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-h-1b-sponsorship-4-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Generally, full-time faculty positions are most suitable for H-1B sponsorship. Administrative positions may be considered on a case-by-case basis and require prior approval from the Office of International Student Services.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"is-marshall-university-subject-to-the-h-1b-lottery-5\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('is-marshall-university-subject-to-the-h-1b-lottery-5')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"is-marshall-university-subject-to-the-h-1b-lottery-5-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"is-marshall-university-subject-to-the-h-1b-lottery-5-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            Is Marshall University subject to the H-1B lottery?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"is-marshall-university-subject-to-the-h-1b-lottery-5-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"is-marshall-university-subject-to-the-h-1b-lottery-5-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>No, Marshall University is not subject to the H-1B cap and is not required to register in the H-1B lottery process.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"how-will-we-know-when-the-h-1b-case-is-approved-6\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('how-will-we-know-when-the-h-1b-case-is-approved-6')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"how-will-we-know-when-the-h-1b-case-is-approved-6-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"how-will-we-know-when-the-h-1b-case-is-approved-6-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            How will we know when the H-1B case is approved?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"how-will-we-know-when-the-h-1b-case-is-approved-6-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"how-will-we-know-when-the-h-1b-case-is-approved-6-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Once the H-1B case is approved, you will receive an email from the Office of International Student Services.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"herdpress-block wp-block-herdpress-accordion has-white-background-color has-background\">\n\t<div class=\"herdpress-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-5xl mx-auto\">\n        \n    <h2  class=\"block__heading accordion__heading\">Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residency) Sponsorship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mt-8\">\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"what-is-lawful-permanent-residency-sponsorship-1\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('what-is-lawful-permanent-residency-sponsorship-1')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"what-is-lawful-permanent-residency-sponsorship-1-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"what-is-lawful-permanent-residency-sponsorship-1-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            What is Lawful Permanent Residency sponsorship?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"what-is-lawful-permanent-residency-sponsorship-1-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"what-is-lawful-permanent-residency-sponsorship-1-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Lawful permanent residency is also known as the green card. Permanent residency can be granted by sponsorship from an employer.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-green-card-process-for-an-employee-how-do-i-start-2\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('my-department-needs-to-start-the-green-card-process-for-an-employee-how-do-i-start-2')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-green-card-process-for-an-employee-how-do-i-start-2-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-green-card-process-for-an-employee-how-do-i-start-2-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            My department needs to start the green card process for an employee. How do I start?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-green-card-process-for-an-employee-how-do-i-start-2-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"my-department-needs-to-start-the-green-card-process-for-an-employee-how-do-i-start-2-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>To request to initiate the green card process, email Lesli Burdette at <a href=\"mailto:burdette54@marshall.edu\">burdette54@marshall.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-a-green-card-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-a-green-card-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-a-green-card-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-a-green-card-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            How much does it cost to sponsor a green card? Who pays for the legal and filing fees?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-a-green-card-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sponsor-a-green-card-who-pays-for-the-legal-and-filing-fees-3-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Marshall University covers the legal fees for the PERM, which is a part of the green card process for certain types of cases. The legal and filing fees for the I-140 and I-485 as well as all dependent costs are the responsibility of the employee.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n                                    \n<div\n    id=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-green-card-sponsorship-4\"\n    x-data=\"accordion('what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-green-card-sponsorship-4')\"\n    class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n    x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n>\n    <button\n        class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100\"\n        x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n        x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n        x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n        id=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-green-card-sponsorship-4-button\"\n        aria-controls=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-green-card-sponsorship-4-panel\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg\">\n            What types of positions are suitable for green card sponsorship?\n        <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"ml-3\">\n            <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                 x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                 aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div\n        id=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-green-card-sponsorship-4-panel\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"what-types-of-positions-are-suitable-for-green-card-sponsorship-4-button\"\n        x-show=\"expanded\"\n        x-collapse\n        x-cloak\n    >\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 bg-white py-6 px-5 no-img styled-list\">\n            <p>Generally, Marshall University is willing to sponsor full-time faculty positions for the green card. Administrative positions require approval from the Office of International Student Services. 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