Faculty and staff sponsoring visas should be aware that the visa application process may be used to gather information regarding the applicability of export control regulation.  Students (F-1), Visiting Scholars (J-1), and the visa sponsor may be asked for additional information regarding any proposed research, funding sources (especially U.S. Government-funding), access to export controlled technology or items, or if the proposed research is open to non-U.S. Citizens.  If you receive a request for additional information, please contact the Office of Export Controls for assistance.