J-1 Visa

Insights, timelines, and practical guidance on the J-1 visa for exchange visitors, interns, trainees, and researchers.

J-1 Visa Extension: 5 Things to Do Before Your DS-2019 Ends
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J-1 Visa Extension: 5 Things to Do Before Your DS-2019 Ends

Which J-1 categories can be extended and for how long, what the two-year home residence rule blocks, and why the 30-day grace period isn't a job search.

·By Mihailo Bozic
J-1 to H-1B: 4 Routes and What Changed in 2026
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J-1 to H-1B: 4 Routes and What Changed in 2026

Five proven paths from J-1 to H-1B: cap-exempt sponsors, the lottery, grace-period timing, and how to find employers who've done the transition before.

·By Mihailo Bozic
J-1 Visa Explained: Programs, Requirements, and the Two-Year Rule
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J-1 Visa Explained: Programs, Requirements, and the Two-Year Rule

The J-1 visa covers 15 exchange visitor program categories. Learn requirements, costs, processing times, and how the two-year residency rule affects you.

·By Dylan Gibbs