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The J-1 exchange visitor program began as a special program
of the Department of State for the purpose of promoting academic,
cultural and scientific exchange between the visitor and the
host country with minimal paperwork and inconvenience to the
international guest. After being moved to the U.S. Information
Agency and back to the Department of State, the Exchange Visitor
program now is handled by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs. Because the U.S. and foreign governments have a shared
interest in having the exchange visitor alien return home
at the end of his/her program, the J-1 may be used only for
temporary activities and not as a bridge to permanent resident
status.
The following links provide more information on the J-1
visa.
Category types
Category changes
Maintaining status
Sponsoring J-1 scholars [PDF]
Sponsoring J-1 students [PDF]
J-1 Extensions
Transferring
Mandatory insurance
Adding J-2 dependents
Physical presence requirement
J-1 student employment
J-2 Work Authorization
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