Any exchange visitor may be allowed to remain in the u. s. beyond the limitations stated above if exceptional circumstances arise that are beyond the exchange visi­tor’s control, such as illness. c. Students: comparing J-1 visas to F-1 and M-1 visas students coming to the u. s. often have a choice between J-1 exchange visitor […]

Before submitting your application, you’ll need to pay a fee (currently $100) to support the u. s. student tracking data­base called sEVis. Your school may take care of processing this fee payment for you. If not, you’ll need to do it yourself, either online or by mail. To submit the form online, go to www. […]

J-1 visas and statuses can be extended in the U. S. to enable you to complete your particular exchange visitor program. However, since j-1 statuses are usually granted for the period of time consid­ered reasonable for the type of exchange visitor program in which you are partici­pating, extensions are not easy to get. usCIs has […]

Exchange visitors are permitted to work in the u. s. if the job is part of the par­ticular exchange program in which they are participating. Many J-1 programs, such as those for college and university professors or graduate medical students, are specifically created to engage the exchange visitor in employment. Others, like those for graduate […]

Your accompanying spouse or minor children may apply to USCIS for permis­sion to work. However, they cannot get work permission if the money earned helps to support you, or is needed to support you. They are expected to use the money for such things as recreational and cultural activities and related travel. If your accompanying […]