What is a J-1 Visa?
A J-1 Visa is issued for an Exchange Visitor who is participating in an established J Exchange program pre-approved by the State Department . Exchange Visitors under J-1 visas include secondary school and college students, business trainees, trainees in flight aviation programs, primary and secondary school teachers, college professors, research scholars, medical residents or interns receiving medical training in the U.S., certain specialists, international visitors, and Government visitors.
A. The J Visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued through the Exchange Visitor Program. Entry into the U.S. as a participant in the Exchange Visitor Program is granted with the understanding that participants will complete the objectives of their program category. The program categories offered through Career Training USA are “Intern” and “Trainee”.
