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Relevance: 4% Posted on: March 24, 2011
Welcome to the United States and your J-1 Visa program. If you have any problems or questions during your stay in the United States you can always contact us. We’re here to help you. Secondary School Exchange Program participants may also call a special helpline for assistance: (866) 283-9090. For specific questions, be sure to check out our list of frequently asked questions.
Relevance: 4% Posted on: March 29, 2017
Jody Mayo, Communications Manager, Alliance Abroad Group A version of this story was originally published on Alliance Abroad Like her grandfather, Nelson Mandela, Princess Celenhle "Cee" Dlamini is passionate about providing disadvantaged youth with economic opportunities through programs that provide skills training, education and employment. That includes cultural and educational exchange programs. A few weeks ago, Princess Cee was visiting Austin as part of her official role as Chief Operating Officer of the Ubuntu Institute’s international exchange program, an initiative aimed at skilling South African youth so that they are employable in South Africa. "Many young people state that they…
Relevance: 4% Posted on: May 22, 2018
Dear Sponsors, The Department has received many inquiries regarding the recent media articles that have included alleged J-1 reductions. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has released recent press guidance which states: We refer you to the White House for any comment on potential new policies. It is too early to discuss how, or even if, the Buy American, Hire America could impact the J-1 programs. Presently, we continue to implement the J-1 visa programs at the same levels we have for the past few years, and we appreciate the support that American businesses have shown for the program…
Relevance: 4% Posted on: September 29, 2017
Video Transcript Slide #2 Welcome to the SEVIS Training for sponsor officials. This training is designed to facilitate your understanding of SEVIS in regards to the administration, maintenance and management of the J-1 program information at your organization and your exchange visitor and spouse/dependent records. In this presentation we will discuss: Viewing Alerts and Lists of Exchange Visitors, Searching for Records, and the Batch Processing functionality. Slide #3 Disclaimer: This presentation provides guidance for using SEVIS. It does not replace the Exchange Visitor Program regulations found at 22 CFR Part 62. To obtain administrative guidance on the Exchange Visitor Program,…
Relevance: 4% Posted on: May 11, 2022
By: Kristen McDonough of Cultural Care Au Pair. It’s the kind of spring day that makes New Englanders giddy about the possibility of summer: sunny, low 50’s, with a crisp breeze and warm pockets of sun. In other words, a perfect day for running. The crowds are thick, buzzing with the excitement of returning events and Boston unity. Florescent green jackets speckle the racecourse as far as the eye can see, as throngs of volunteers prepare for their hydration and refueling duties. Green and white cups stand in formation, contents vibrating with the energy of preparation, while patiently waiting for the many…
Relevance: 4% Posted on: September 29, 2017
Video Transcript Slide #2 Welcome to the SEVIS Training for sponsor officials. This training is designed to facilitate your understanding of SEVIS in regards to the administration, maintenance, and management of the J-1 program information at your organization and your exchange visitor and spouse/dependent records. In this presentation we will discuss: Maintaining Spouse or Dependent J-2 records. Slide #3 Disclaimer: This presentation provides guidance for using SEVIS. It does not replace the Exchange Visitor Program regulations found in 22 CFR Part 62. To obtain administrative guidance on the Exchange Visitor Program, the Exchange Visitor Program regulations, or program or exchange…
Relevance: 4% Posted on: January 7, 2016
Today, we continue to highlight some of our favorite J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program memories from 2015. We’re looking back and celebrating all that we’ve accomplished. See how community groups and host organizations embraced and expanded the reach of the program, sponsors created the best possible experience for participants, and participants enacted positive change in their local communities. Here are more highlights from 2015 – an amazing year: J-1 Participants Celebrated J-Day: International exchange participants came together with their American hosts to share cultural diversity and American customs, to give back to their communities, and to have some fun. J-1…
Relevance: 4% Posted on: August 20, 2024
Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation The Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation deals specifically with the following: Reviewing designation and re-designation applications Reviewing annual reports to acknowledge, assist, and to resolve sponsor’s issues or concerns to administer a successful program Assisting sponsors with J-visa related inquiries and regulatory interpretations; as well as responding to requests for change of category, extension, reinstatements, or permission to issue Providing daily outreach to assist sponsors and to evaluate the effectiveness of program categories Reviewing program requests: * Adding officials * Amendments * Form DS-2019 allotments and expansion requests * Other matters regarding program administration *…
Relevance: 4% Posted on: September 17, 2015
Compliance Reviews Purpose and Role: The Office of Exchange Coordination and Compliance (Compliance) promotes and protects the integrity of the Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Visa) by administering ECA’s nationwide designated sponsor compliance and on-site review programs. Compliance officers in Washington, DC, routinely conduct regulatory compliance examinations of designated sponsors in the program categories included in 22 CFR Part 62, Subpart B. Compliance promotes and protects the integrity of the Exchange Visitor Program by: Reviewing designated sponsor adherence to all applicable regulations in 22 CFR Part 62 and investigating serious complaints about the operations of designated sponsors received from the general…
Relevance: 4% Posted on: August 5, 2016
J-Day is a day when J-1 visa participants come together in their communities around the U.S. to celebrate and share cultural diversity and American customs. Galveston students you are invited to join all exchange students, employers and sponsors working in Galveston Island, Texas to celebrate J-Day August 1st, eat, play & give! See you there! Event is taking place from 2:00pm – 8:00pm. Transportation from Gaido’s to Schlitterbahn is provided starting at 1:30pm. Dinner will be provided by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Please bring a canned food item to donate to Texas City Food Bank. Timeline: 1:30 PM- Pick up…