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 […]

A. Do You Qualify for an O, P, or R Visa?……………………………………… 24/4 1. O-1 Visas: Persons of Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, Athletics, Science, Business, and Education………………………………………………………. 24/4 2. O-2 Visas: Support Staff for People With O-1 Visas………………. 24/6 3. O-3 Visas: Accompanying Relatives of Those With O-1…………… and O-2 Visas 24/6 4. P-1 Visas: […]

o-1 visas are available to persons of proven extraordinary ability in the sci­ences, arts, education, business, or athletics. To be considered a person of extraordinary ability, you must have sus­tained national or international acclaim, or, if you work in motion pictures or television productions, you must have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement. o-1 visas […]