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| 3. | What privileges do I enjoy on J-1 visa? | | |
| | | On J-1 visa, you may: | | | |
| | | • | Enter the U.S. and participate in exchange
visitor program approved by the U.S. Department of State |  | | • |
Travel in and out of the U.S. or remain in the U.S. continuously till the completion of your exchange visitor program | | | • |
Apply for dependent visas for your spouse as well as unmarried dependant children under 21 | | | •
| Work legally in the U.S. if work is part of your approved program or if you receive permission to work from the official program sponsor | |
| • | Apply for and receive work permits for accompanying relatives |
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| 4. | What are the limitations of J-1 visa? | | |
| | | On J-1 visa, you must: | | | |
| | | • | Restrict yourself to studying, working or
other wise participating in the special exchange program for which your visa has been approved | | | • |
First be accepted as a participant in the program approved by the DOS before you apply for J-1 visa | | | • |
Return to your home country for at least two years before you are permitted to get a Green Card or change to another nonimmigrant visa status. This is true if you are an exchange visitor participating in a certain type of program |
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