Summary
Exchange visitor program for students, researchers, professors, trainees, and au pairs.
Exchange visitor (J-1) program updates.
What this topic is
Exchange visitor program for students, researchers, professors, trainees, and au pairs.
The F-1 is the most common student visa. It is tied to your Designated School Official (DSO) and your SEVIS record. On-campus work is generally allowed; off-campus work requires USCIS authorization (OPT or CPT).
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- Published Fed. RegisterOpen for comments60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Report-J-NONIMMIGRANT Exchange Visitor Program
The U.S. Department of State is requesting public comments on an information collection for the Annual Report of the J nonimmigrant exchange visitor program, which tracks foreign nationals in cultural and educational exchange programs. The comment period is part of required OMB…
Public comments accepted through June 15, 2026.
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