J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

US Department of StateAbout the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

The Exchange Visitor Program is carried out under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended. The purpose of the act is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges. International educational and cultural exchanges are one of the most effective means of developing lasting and meaningful relationships. They provide an extremely valuable opportunity to experience the United States and our way of life. Foreign nationals come to the United States to participate in a wide variety of educational and cultural exchange programs ... Learn More

Documents

J-1 Visiting International Scholars Information Packet (PDF)

J-2 Employment Authorization (DOC)

J-1 Academic Training (PDF)

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Five-Year J-1 Professor/Research Scholar Rule