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Exchange Visitor Program-Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to Valid Program Status

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The Department of State is proposing changes to rules governing the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, which allows foreign nationals to participate in educational and cultural exchanges in the U.S. The update addresses procedures for program termination, extension, and reinstatement of valid status. This affects exchange visitors tracked through the SEVIS database. Public comments accepted until 2026-07-30.
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TypeProposed Rule
SourceFed. Register
PublishedJuly 30, 2026

The Department of State's (Department's) Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the Exchange Visitor Program, as set forth at 22 CFR part 62, wherein exchange visitors on educational and cultural exchange programs travel to the United States in the J visa category. The Department tracks the status and geographic location of exchange visitors through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a database administered by the Department of Homeland Security. This No

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