J-1 Visa
The J-1 Exchange Visitor visa covers 15 program categories including interns, trainees, teachers, researchers, au pairs, and summer work travel. Programs must be administered by a designated sponsor organization. Duration varies by category: interns (12 months), trainees (18 months), research scholars (5 years). Some J-1 holders are subject to a 2-year home residency requirement before they can change to certain other visa types. The J-1 is widely used for cultural exchange and professional development, with approximately 300,000 participants annually.
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