Description: Persons entering the United States in an exchange visitor program that has been designated by the U.S. Department of State (formerly the Information Agency or USIA), and whose participation includes such purposes as teaching, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, or receiving training (for example: students to do post-graduate work, scholars doing research, graduate medical students, trainees, au pairs).

Limitation: Work within the exchange visitor program only. Change of employer is very hard to obtain, especially for trainees.

Special: Certain J visa holders are subject to a requirement that they must return to their home country or country of last residence for two years upon completion of their training in the United States, and are not eligible for nonimmigrant (except A and G) and immigrant visas until they fulfill this requirement. Waivers for the two year limitation of stay can be applied for in certain cases.

Application: You can not apply for this visa by yourself. You must have an exchange visitor program that has been designated by the U.S. Department of State (formerly the Information Agency or USIA) apply for you. The Law Office of Moshe A. Young is able to aid in this process. Please use the contact form on the right to contact us.