Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know about the J-1 Trainee Program — visas, applications, key documents, and life in the U.S.
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Status & Compliance
Maintaining J-1 Status: What Every Exchange Visitor Must Know
How to maintain valid J-1 status, step by step: keep your DS-2019 current, stay within approved activities, hold compliant insurance, keep SEVIS accurate, and use the grace period correctly.
Status & Compliance
U.S. Eliminates 2-Year Home Residency Rule for J-1 Visa Holders from 37 Countries — A Major Opportunity for Global Trainees
In December 2024 the U.S. removed 37 countries from the J-1 Skills List, ending the two-year home-residency rule (212(e)) for most — here is what it means for trainees, and the caveat to watch.