J-1 regulations
What Is J-1 Status?
The overall purpose of the Exchange Visitor Program is to promote international educational and cultural exchange to develop mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries. J-1 students must be admitted to a degree program for a full course of study OR be engaged full time in a non-degree course of study.
J-1 Status Duration of Stay (D/S) Passport J-1 Visa DS-2019I-94 Arrival/Departure Record Full-time Enrollment Requirements
Dependents (Spouse and Children) Graduation or Completion of Exchange Program