J-1 Scholars

J-1 status is not appropriate for visitors who intend to seek a green card. Some Exchange Visitors may be subject to the Two Year Home Residency Requirement based on skills or funding.

J-1 Application Form

Department of State Website

Differences Between J-1 Exchange Visitor and H-1B

Research Scholar v. Short Term Scholar

Update Contact Information

J-1 General Request Form

Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement

Extending Your DS-2019

Managing Information for the US Government

Maintaining Your J-1 Status

Keeping your SEVIS Record Open When J-1 is Outside the US For More Than 30 Days

Incidental Employment

J2 Work Authorization

Two Year Home Residency Requirement

Transfering your SEVIS Record

General Category Requirements

Five Year Limit on Research Scholars/Professors

Twelve and Twenty-Four Months Bar on Repeat Participation