The U.S. J-1 visa is an exchange visitor visa category that permits foreign nationals to participate in academic exchange programs, including research and study at U.S. universities.
November 07, 2025
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Describes the general purpose of the J-1 exchange visitor visa category.
The J-1 visa is a United States nonimmigrant visa category used for academic and cultural exchange programs.
November 06, 2025
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definition
Describes the general purpose of the J-1 exchange visitor visa category.
Participants in J-1 visa academic exchange programs who are terminated by their host institution can become ineligible to remain in the United States and may be subject to removal (deportation) under U.S. immigration law.
November 06, 2025
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Termination from an exchange program can affect a nonimmigrant's legal status and lead to immigration enforcement action.
J-1 visas are cultural exchange visas that are intended for short-term stays and commonly include a home-country residency requirement that obliges holders to return to their home country for a period before seeking to re-enter the United States.
October 15, 2025
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Description of the typical conditions and purpose of J-1 cultural exchange visas.
The J-1 visa is a U.S. short-term cultural exchange visa that generally does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residency, whereas the H-1B visa can be used by employers as a pathway toward permanent residency.
October 08, 2025
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Contrast between J-1 and H-1B visa purposes and immigration pathways.
The J-1 visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa for short-term cultural exchange programs and generally does not provide a pathway to permanent residency.
October 08, 2025
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definition
General description of the J-1 immigration category and its limitations relative to permanent residency