J Visas
Are you a foreign national between the ages of 18-26 ? Can you read, write and speak English very well? If yes, then you may qualify for the J-1 visa (Exchange Visitor Program).
The J visa is a part of the U.S. Exchange Visitor Program. The purpose of the program is to promote educational and cultural exchanges between people of the U.S. and people of other countries. Some of the occupations that can qualify for a J-1 visa include camp counselor, government visitor, intern, physician, professor or research scholar, specialist, high school or college/university student, au pair (nanny), and teacher. To find out more about qualifying for a J-1 visa, if your occupation is listed above, visit the U.S. Department of State website.
PROGRAM | MAXIMUM DURATION |
Au Pair Program | 12 months. Extension 6, 9, or 12 months possible. |
Camp Counselors | 4 months. No extensions. |
College and University Student Program | Bachelor/Master degree: 18 months Post Doctoral: 36 months Non-degree: 24 months |
Government Visitor Program | 18 months |
Intern Program | 12 Months |
International Visitor Program | 12 months |
Physician Program | Duration of the residency program. Maximum 7 Years. |
Professor and Research Scholar Program | Maximum 5 Years. Minimum 3 weeks. |
Professor and Research Scholar Program | 12 Months |
Secondary School Student Program | 6 Months |
Specialist Program | 12 Months |
Summer Work Travel Program | 4 Years |
Teacher Program | 3 |
Trainee Program | Agriculture, Hospitality: 12 months Others: 18 months |
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