J-1 Visas

The J-1 visa program allows individuals to enter the U.S. for a specified period, as part of an exchange visitor program sponsored by schools, businesses and a diverse variety of organizations and institutions. Under U.S. State Department regulations, J-1 visas are issued to students, scholars, business and industrial trainees, teachers, interns, seasonal staff and those on approved, cultural missions. In addition, there are several exchange visitor programs for young people, including summer employment programs for university students and au-pair programs. Participants can work, train and study while they experience daily life in the United States.

The duration of the J-1 visa can be as short as a summer internship or as long as a multiple year medical residency and sub-specialty program. We have considerable experience writing programs to qualify interns to come to and work in the U.S.

Foreign Nationals covered by the J-1 Visitor Visa:

• Medical students coming to the U.S. as residents or interns
  
  
• Foreign Scholars sponsored by universities as temporary faculty
  
  
• Those wishing to pursue business and industrial training programs in the U.S.
  
  
• Seasonal staff or counselors in U.S. summer camps
  
  
• Nannies or au pairs living with an American host family
  
  
• Those pursuing Post-graduate studies
  
  
• Government visitors
  
  
• Activities that are part of an exchange program approved by the U.S. Department of State
  
  

For more information on the J-1 visitor visa or to speak with an experienced attorney or to see if you qualify for the program, call us in New York City at 212-401-4040, reach us Toll-Free in the U.S. at 866-746-0137 or contact us online.