Details:
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a non-immigrant visa for a temporary stay, or a migrant visa for permanent residence. Exchange visas (J-1) are non-immigrant visas for individuals approved to participate in exchange programs in the United States.
Exchange categories include:
- Au pair and EduCare
- Short Term School
- Camp Counselor
- Student, College/University
- Internal
- High School Student
- International Visitor (Department of State)
- Physicist
- Professor and Research
- Summer Work
- Professor
Exchange Programs:
- Summer work/travel: Australians
- Summer work/travel: New Zealanders
- Intern work/travel: Irish
- Work/en Study/Travel: South Koreans
How long does it take?
The entire process until you have a decision about your Visa should take around 4-5 weeks. (It may vary by country.)
How long can you stay?
The Exchange Visa allows you to stay within U.S. territory for the duration of your exchange program.