J-1 Visa
J-1 exchange visitor visa categories — au pair, intern, trainee, teacher, research scholar, and summer work travel. Covers two-year home residency requirement, waivers, and sponsor organization rules.
2026 J-1 Visa Tax Return Guide for 1.5 Million Exchange Visitors, Au Pairs, Scholars
J-1 visa tax guide for 2026: Learn how to file Form 8843 and 1040-NR, determine residency, and avoid immigration risks before the April 15 deadline.
U.S. Expands Social Media Checks for H-1B Visa Applicants March 30 2026
H-1B employers must navigate FY 2027 cap deadlines and strict social media vetting rules to ensure successful visa…
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…
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…