J-1 Visa 

J-1 Visa is Suitable For:

• Foreign medical graduates or physicians to pursue graduate medical education or training at accredited schools of medicine or scientific institutions
  
  
• Foreign students participating in exchange programs to promote the sharing of knowledge and skills in education, arts and sciences
  
  
• Research scholars to teach, conduct research, observe, or consult on research projects
  
  
• Au Pairs to live with an American host family
  
  
• Foreign nationals to pursue business and industrial training programs in the U.S.
  
  
• Professors to teach, lecture, conduct research, or consult at educational institutions, museums, libraries, or similar institutions in the U.S.
  
  
• Employees of International Communication agencies
  
  
• Research assistants sponsored by the national institute of health
  
  
• Foreign nationals to serve as counselors in U.S. summer camps
  
  
• Foreign nationals to obtain further academic qualifications or gain practical experience/training in a specific area of knowledge or expertise
  
  
• Foreign nationals who are recognized as potential leaders or experts to engage in observation tours, discussions, consultation, professional meetings, and training
  
  
• U.S. organizations authorized by the Department of State (DOS) to sponsor foreign nationals for training
  

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Services Do Not Include:

• Administrative or court review
  
  
• Appeals from adverse initial decision
  
  
• Deportation proceedings
  
  
• Any certification to the successful outcome of the case

Notes

• You may extend J-1 visa to complete your exchange visitor program. Apply for J-1 Extension
  
  
• To change the purpose of your visit while you are in the U.S. on a J-1 visa, you must change your visa status. Apply for Change of Status
  
  
• Important: J-1 visa holders may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement. J-1 visa holders may avoid the two-year home residency requirement and apply for Green Card by Obtaining J-1 Waiver. Consult with a VisaPro attorney to determine if you qualify for a J-1 Waiver. Consult VisaPro Attorney
  
  
• Dependents of J-1 visa holders may accept employment in the U.S. by obtaining an Employment Authorization Document. Obtain Employment Authorization
  
  
• U.S. companies may establish their own J-1 exchange program. Consult with a VisaPro attorney to determine if your company meets the criteria for a J-1 exchange program. Consult VisaPro Attorney
  

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