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J-1 Visa for Academic Trainees
J-1 Visa for Academic Trainees
The J-1 classification (exchange visitors) is authorized for those who intend to participate in an approved program for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, receiving training, or to receive graduate medical education or training.
The Department of State designates public and private entities to act as exchange sponsors, taking the responsibilities of the Exchange Visitor Program, . J-1 nonimmigrants are therefore sponsored by an exchange program that is designated by the U.S. Department of State. These programs are designed to promote the interchange or persons, knowledge, and skills, in the fields of education, arts, and science.
The J-1 classification (exchange visitors) is authorized for those who intend to participate in an approved program for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, receiving training, or to receive graduate medical education or training.
The Department of State designates public and private entities to act as exchange sponsors, taking the responsibilities of the Exchange Visitor Program, . J-1 nonimmigrants are therefore sponsored by an exchange program that is designated by the U.S. Department of State. These programs are designed to promote the interchange or persons, knowledge, and skills, in the fields of education, arts, and science.
Qualification
Qualification
Those are examples of the programs that you may qualify. Each program, available under the J-1 visa, has specific requirements and regulations:
- Au Pair
- Camp Counselor
- College and University Student Program
- Secondary School Student Program
- Government Visitor Program
- International Visitor Program
- Physician Program
- Professor and Research Scholar Program
- Short-Term Scholar Program
- Specialist Program
- Summer Work Travel Program
- Teacher Program
- Trainee Program
- Intern Program
Go to the J-1 Waiver page for more information if you are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement.
Source: uscis.gov
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Other Visas
Other Visas
