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U.S. Visa Overhaul Forces Students and Workers to Rethink F-1 J-1 H-1B Plans
The U.S. is tightening immigration pathways for students and professionals through increased vetting and new wage-based selection criteria. Key changes…
Philippine Embassy Warns: J-1 Visa Does Not Lead to U.S. Citizenship
The Philippine Embassy warns Filipino teachers that J-1 visas are strictly for cultural exchange and do not lead to Green…
Philippine Embassy Warns Filipino Teachers About U.S. J-1 Visa Scams
The Philippine Embassy warns Filipino teachers against J-1 visa scams promising permanent residency. These fraudulent schemes often lead to illegal…
Is the J-1 Visa Meeting Its Cultural Exchange Goals Amid New Rules?
U.S. authorities have implemented strict new J-1 visa rules as of January 2026, including travel suspensions for 19 countries and…
J-1 Visa Exploitation: Modern Slavery Allegations Across U.S. Sectors
The J-1 visa program is under fire for enabling 'modern slavery' through exploitative labor practices. Participants from 200 countries report…
Trump Proposes Major US Student Visa Reforms for F-1, J-1, M-1
A DHS draft would end Duration of Status for F-1, J-1, and M-1 students, impose fixed admissions (up to four…
No Confirmed J-1 Crackdown Under Trump Policies in November 2025
Despite widespread November 2025 rumors, no official U.S. policy has newly targeted J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas. Existing vetting rules remain…
J-1 Waivers During a Government Shutdown: IGA, Hardship, No Objection
USCIS will keep processing fee-funded I-612 J-1 waiver applications during a funding lapse, but delays may occur when DOS or…