J Visa Guide Book

This guide provides expert guidance for questions concerning the exchange visitor nonimmigrant visa programme. Coverage includes: history of the programme; J-1 programme designation process; steps to secure USIA approval of J-1 applications; and two-year home residency requirements.

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This guide provides expert guidance for questions concerning the exchange visitor nonimmigrant visa programme. Coverage includes: history of the exchange visitor programme; J-1 programme designation process, including sponsorship requirements by category; necessary steps to secure USIA approval of J-1 applications; two-year home residency requirements and waivers; programme officers, required record keeping, preparation of Form IAP66; penalties for non-compliance; employment authorization, extension requests, changes in programme categories; and State 20 waiver programme materials, "no objection" letters and Internet links.