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J-1 Visa

The J-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant exchange visa designed for individuals interested in teaching, lecturing, studying, conducting research, receiving training, and more, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between the U.S. and other countries.

The U.S. recognizes various public and private entities as sponsors, such as the Fulbright Commission, which facilitate exchanges in fields like arts, sciences, and education with the United States.

These sponsors also serve as visa sponsors, overseeing the issuance process and managing the visa-related aspects for participants.

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Eligibility Requirements
  • The sponsoring organization must be approved by the Department of State.
  • The applicant must have a sufficient financial budget to afford his/her stay in the U.S..
  • The applicant must be a proficient English speaker to enable his/her program success in the U.S.
  • The applicant must provide an abroad residence that s/he has no intention of giving up Exchange Visitor Examples:
  • Teachers
  • Research assistants
  • Trainees
  • Specialists
  • Au Pairs
  • Camp counselors


Family Members

The spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 can accompany the applicant as dependents on J-2 status.

What is my duration of stay?
This depends on the required time for you to complete the exchange program. Generally, you are granted your respected program’s required completion time.
Yes. However, this also depends on the articulation concerning your necessity to complete the exchange program. In addition, you will have 30 days of ‘grace period’, which means that you can lawfully stay for 30 more days after your visa expires.
This applies to participants of certain exchange programs. The requirement, which is known as the “Two-Year Rule”, states that certain participants must return to their home country and reside there at least for two years before applying for a new immigrant (Green Card) or nonimmigrant visa.
Some of the exchange participants like academicians come to the U.S. specifically to work.

However, for instance, if you are a student who is not in the U.S. specifically to work, you can be eligible for employment authorization only if the terms of your exchange program allow it.

Please consult an attorney to learn about your situation.
Yes. But their earnings cannot be used to support you.
Yes, there is no limitation on the studies your family can attend to.
It depends on whether you want to travel or not. If you receive a change of status approval, you can stay in the U.S without leaving the U.S. However, you need to apply for a new visa from consulate if you would like to travel.
Yes. But before starting your transfer, you need to take several steps:

Inform your Designated School Officer (DSO) about your wish to transfer
Show proof of acceptance to your new school
Report to your new school and enroll in a full course of study at least 30 days after arriving in the U.S.
As long as your visa is still valid, you are not required to reapply for a new F-1 visa to enter the U.S. To learn more on this issue, please visit Do Students Returning From Temporary Absences Need New Visas?
If your children are of minor age (18 years of age or younger), they are allowed to attend schools in the U.S. while accompanying you.

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