| 1. | What is J1 visa? | | |
| | | The J1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign nationals to enter the U.S. to participate in exchange programs to promote the sharing of knowledge and skills in education, arts and sciences. |
| | | | | J-1 visas are of two types: |
| | | | | | •
| J-1 visas that do not have a restriction known as 'Home Residency Requirement' (HRR) |  |
| • | J-1 visas that have the HRR restriction |
|
| 2. |
Who are eligible for J-1 visa? | | | | | | Applicants eligible for J-1 visa are: |
| | | | |
| • | Students at all academic levels | | | •
| Trainees obtaining on-the-job training with firms, | institutions, and agencies |  |
| | | •
| Teachers of primary, secondary, and specialized schools | | | •
| Professors coming to teach or do research at institutions of higher learning | | | •
| Research scholars | | | • |
Professional trainees in the medical and allied fields | | | • |
International visitors coming for the purpose of travel, observation, consultation, research, training, sharing, or demonstrating specialized knowledge or skills, or participating in organized people-to-people programs | | | • |
au pairs | | | • |
Summer camp counselors |
|
|
