J-1 Visa
J-1 exchange visitor visa news covering au pair programs, intern and trainee placements, summer work travel, and research scholar programs.
US Mission Says Nigerian Students with Valid F1, J1 Visas Exempt from Proclamation 10998
U.S. Mission Nigeria confirms valid F-1 and J-1 visa holders are exempt from Presidential Proclamation 10998 restrictions and may continue their studies.
U.S. Protects F1 and J1 Visa Holders from Presidential Proclamation 10998
U.S. Mission Nigeria confirms current F-1 and J-1 visa holders are unaffected by Proclamation 10998, ensuring stability for…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…