J-1
Visa
(Exchange Visitor Visa)
A J1
exchange visitor is defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act as an
alien "having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of
abandoning who is a bona fide student, scholar, trainee, teacher, professor,
research assistant, specialist or leader in a field of specialized knowledge
or skill, or other person of similar description, who is coming temporarily
to the United States as a participant in a program designated by the
Director of the United States Information Agency, for the purpose of
teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting
research, consulting, demonstrating special skills or receiving
training...."
The LL.M.
Law Group can help obtain a J-1 visa for the following exchange visitors to
the United States:
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Visitors participating in a designated exchange
program while pursuing full-time formal courses at either the college and
university level
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Professors and research scholars coming to the
United States to lecture, observe, consult, demonstrate special skills or
to participate in seminars, workshops, conferences, study tours,
professional meetings
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Visitors coming to receive training that will
improve the visitor's knowledge of U.S. techniques, methodologies, and
expertise
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Teachers teaching full-time in established
primary or secondary schools
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Experts coming to observe, consult, or
demonstrate special skills
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Physicians pursuing graduate medical education
or training at U.S. accredited schools of medicine or scientific
institutions
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International visitors recognized by the
Department of State
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Summer camp counselors and au pairs
The LL.M. Law Group
can also help program sponsors and exchange visitors with the following
immigration issues:
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Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
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Obtaining approval for an educational institution
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Issuing Certificates of Eligibility
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Advising the Responsible Officer (RO)
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Program sanctions
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Visa issuance and admission
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Maintenance of status
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Reinstatement of valid program status
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Transfers of sponsors
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Extensions of stay
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Change of visa category for the J Visa holder
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Employment
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Waiver of two-year home country physical presence requirement
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Dependents of J-1 Visa holders (See
J-2 Visa)
Please refer to the
LL.M. Law Group's immigration
consultation procedures to begin.
The LL.M.
Law Group will work with you to arrive at an arrangement that is
fair to all concerned.
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