J Visas
Includes foreign students, scholars, experts, medical interns and residents, and business and industrial trainees coming to U.S. to participate in an approved Exchange Visitor Program. Programs must be approved and designated by U.S. Information Agency. There are special programs for au pairs, camp counselors and summer interns. Duration of visa depends on the category.
Disadvantage: Two year home residency requirement sometimes applies - i.e. after completion of J-1 program, student or exchange visitor may be required to return to home country for two years before being eligible to change to another visa or to apply for permanent residency. Depends on source of funding, governmental or private. Also depends on whether person's home country has a Skills List - a list of those skills which are considered in short supply.
Two organizations have been designated umbrella programs:
American Counsel on International Personnel - (212) 688-2437
Association for International Practical Training - (301) 997-2200
Employment of J-1s:
Practical Training - Eligible for 18 months practical training after completing degree; training must be related to their academic program, not available in the home country and authorized by a school official.
Economic Necessity - Employment during school if it is considered an economic necessity; employment cannot be full-time and is authorized by a school official.
Note: Spouses of Persons on J1 visas (J2s) may be authorized to work by the DSO of the school attended by the J1.
NOTICE: Nothing on this web site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. All information provided here is general in nature, and should not be relied upon for any specific situation. For sound legal advice, consult an attorney experienced in immigration law.
Sending an email, faxing documents, or completing a questionnaire does not establish an attorney-client relationship with Guyton Thuente, P.A., either express or implied. Only the conclusion of a contractual agreement between Guyton Thuente, P.A. and the person seeking legal representation can formalize such a relationship.
Disadvantage: Two year home residency requirement sometimes applies - i.e. after completion of J-1 program, student or exchange visitor may be required to return to home country for two years before being eligible to change to another visa or to apply for permanent residency. Depends on source of funding, governmental or private. Also depends on whether person's home country has a Skills List - a list of those skills which are considered in short supply.
Two organizations have been designated umbrella programs:
American Counsel on International Personnel - (212) 688-2437
Association for International Practical Training - (301) 997-2200
Employment of J-1s:
Practical Training - Eligible for 18 months practical training after completing degree; training must be related to their academic program, not available in the home country and authorized by a school official.
Economic Necessity - Employment during school if it is considered an economic necessity; employment cannot be full-time and is authorized by a school official.
Note: Spouses of Persons on J1 visas (J2s) may be authorized to work by the DSO of the school attended by the J1.
NOTICE: Nothing on this web site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. All information provided here is general in nature, and should not be relied upon for any specific situation. For sound legal advice, consult an attorney experienced in immigration law.
Sending an email, faxing documents, or completing a questionnaire does not establish an attorney-client relationship with Guyton Thuente, P.A., either express or implied. Only the conclusion of a contractual agreement between Guyton Thuente, P.A. and the person seeking legal representation can formalize such a relationship.
