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J-1 Visa Basics

The Exchange Visitor (J) non-immigrant visa category is for individuals approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs. Participants are integral to the success of the program. Here you can learn more about obtaining the J-1 Visa and other relevant visas.

Program Fact Sheets
- - Professor_Flyer-AY 2022-2023 (PDF)
  - Short-Term Scholar Flyer-AY 2022-2023 (PDF)
  - Specialist Flyer-AY 2022-2023 (PDF)
  - University_College Student Flyer-AY 2022-2023 (PDF)
  - Research Scholar_Flyer-AY (PDF) 2022-2023
  - Trainee Flyer 2022 (PDF)
  - Teacher Flyer 2022 (PDF)
  - Summer Work Travel Flyer 2022 (PDF)
  - Secondary School Student Flyer 2022 (PDF)
  - Intern Flyer 2022 (PDF)
  - Camp Counselor Flyer 2022 (PDF)
  - Au Pair Flyer 2022 (PDF)
  - Alien Physician Flyer 2022 (PDF)
Types of Visas
- About J-2 Visa
- Other U.S. Student Visas
More Information
- Common Questions
- DHS Exchange Visitor Data

Common Questions

Application Resources

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About the DS-2019 form Explore programs

Resources