Details:
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country wishing to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Exchange visas (J-1) are non-immigrant visas for individuals approved to participate in exchange programs in the United States.
The 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
Programas de Intercambio:
- Summer work/travel: Australians
- Summer work/travel: New Zealanders
- Intern work/travel: Irish
- Work/in Study/Travel: South Koreans
How long does it take?
The whole process until you have a decision on your Visa should take about 4-5 weeks (may vary by country).
How long can you stay?
The Exchange Visa allows you to stay in the U.S. for the duration of your exchange program.