- Fact Sheet: Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Visa)
The Exchange Visitor Program, or J-1 visa, is a non-immigrant visa that allows eligible international candidates to travel and gain experience in the United States by participating in work- and study-based programs At the same time, it allows Americans to learn about foreign countries, cultures, and traditions — allowing us to hear from different views and perspectives
- Explainer: Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Academic Training (AT . . .
International students who hold J-1 visas and have successfully completed their program of study What is the duration of OPT? The duration of OPT depends on two factors: 1 The type of visa held by the international student (F-1 or M-1), and 2 the field of study their degree is in OPT’s duration can be calculated as follows:
- Mutual Benefits: The Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Visa)
J-1 Visa History U S Senator J William Fulbright introduced the Exchange Visitor Program, or J-1 visa, under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 The program’s aim is to promote “the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills, in the fields of education, arts, and science,” according to U S Citizenship and Immigration Services [1] For the past decade, over
- Explainer: Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Work Visas
Description: The J-1 visa allows foreign nationals to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States The exchange visitor categories include professors and research scholars, college students, au pairs, and camp counselors, among other professions
- Factsheet: Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Visa)
The Exchange Visitor Program, or J-1 visa, is a non-immigrant visa that allows eligible international candidates to travel and gain experience in the United States by participating in work- and study-based programs At the same time, it allows Americans to learn about foreign countries, cultures, and traditions -- allowing us to hear from different views and perspectives
- Explainer: Immigrants’ Critical Role in the U. S. Childcare Workforce . . .
An au pair is defined as having been admitted to the U S through a J-1 visa and stays with a family to provide childcare for one year with the option to extend their visa for another year The program is more than just a childcare program, as there is a cultural exchange and educational component to the program
- The Lifeblood of Care: Immigrants Driving Health Care Forward
For example, the J-1 visa is the most commonly used visa program for medical students; however, that visa requires students who have completed their academic requirements to return to their country of origin for two years before they are eligible to come back to the U S to work as a physician
- Utilizing Foreign Born Talent to Address the Workforce Shortage
V Hire spouses and dependents of J-1, L-1, or H-1B visa holders Besides the visas listed above – specifically created to hire foreign nationals in the United States – there are other visas that heavy equipment employers can use to hire foreign-born technicians
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