Michigan Conrad-30 and HHS Waivers for J-1 Physicians (2025-2026)
Michigan’s Conrad-30 (30-slot cap) opens Sept. 2025–Nov. 2025; both it and the year-round HHS Clinical-Care Waiver require three-year,…
Russia Rolls Out Fully Domestic SJ-100, Completes Maiden Flight in April 2025
The fully domestic SJ-100 (airframe 97003) flew its 40-minute maiden flight on April 23, 2025, testing PD-8 engines…
Explained: What Is the J-1 Visa and Harvard’s Federal Scrutiny?
Harvard’s 2025 suspension from sponsoring J-1 visas follows federal allegations about security, foreign ties, and reporting failures. With…
Why the US Is Targeting Harvard’s J-1 Visa Program in Political Tensions
Harvard’s J-1 visa program came under US government investigation in July 2025, following SEVP certification revocation in May.…
5 Essential Tips for Transferring from J-1 to H-1B Visa Status
To change from J-1 to H-1B visa, confirm if the two-year residency applies or obtain a waiver, find…
8 Essential Documents Required for J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
To obtain a J-1 visa, applicants must secure Form DS-2019, submit required documents, complete DS-160 and SEVIS fee…
US Revives Trump-Era Plan to Limit F-1 and J-1 Visa Durations
The U.S. proposes fixed two- or four-year limits for F-1 and J-1 visas from mid-2025, requiring extensions for…
J-1 Visa Holder denied boarding by Customs and Border Protection
A J-1 Visa Holder was denied boarding by CBP without clear reason, raising concerns over U.S. immigration transparency.…
J-1 Research Scholar visa offers employers a new alternative to H-1B
The J-1 Research Scholar and H-1B visas serve different academic and research needs. J-1 is best for temporary…
CommuteAir to operate Embraer ERJ-145 flights for United Airlines until 2029
CommuteAir renews its exclusive United Express contract for Embraer ERJ-145 flights through 2028, bolstering job security, higher pay…
J-1 visa issue puts Hematology/Oncology fellowship at risk for doctor
A third-year resident’s Hematology/Oncology fellowship is in jeopardy after a failed attempt to update the Statement of Need.…
Ski industry worries about J-1 visa program’s role in seasonal staffing
J-1 visa holders are crucial to the U.S. ski industry, filling over 11,000 seasonal jobs annually. Policy changes…
Spain National (Type D) Au Pair Visa: Who Meets the Eligibility Criteria?
The Spain National (Type D) Au Pair Visa offers non-EU young people the opportunity for a cultural exchange…
Your Complete Guide to the Swiss Au Pair Visa: What You Need to Know
The Swiss Au Pair Visa program offers young individuals a chance to live with a Swiss family, combining…