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General Information about US Visas and the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
US Visas
Passports
Exchange Visitor Program and J-1 Exchange Visitors
Dependents of J-1 Exchange Visitors
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Applying for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
When to Apply
Where to Apply
How to Apply
Consular Approval and Visa Issuance
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Admission to the United States as a J-1 Exchange Visitor
Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
Admission to the United States
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Residing in the United States as a J-1 Exchange Visitor
Initial Registration Requirement
Employment Restrictions
Occasional Lectures or Consultations
Social Security Number
Maintaining Required Health Insurance
Change of Residential Address
Domestic Travel
International Travel
Automatic Visa Revalidation
Extension of J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
Transfer of J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
Completion of J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
Bar on Participation for Previous Exchange Visitors
Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement
Retention of Documentation
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Departing the United States
Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
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B-1 and B-2 Visas - Visa Waiver Program
The B Category
B-1 (Visitor for Business) Status
B-2 (Visitor for Pleasure) Status
Cancellation of Indefinite Visas
Visa Waiver Program