New Visa Regulations Effective July 19, 2007

 

Beginning on July 19th new regulations for the Training and Intern program will be entered into the Federal Register.  These new regulations will change the Intern/Training program.

InterExchange will have new applications available on July 25th.  All applications will be on hold until the new regulations become effective.   Processing during this transition may take an additional one to two weeks.  Please check back for the updated regulation changes after July 19th.

Highlighted Changes

J-1 Interns

Must be post-secondary students currently studying outside of the United States or university graduates who have been out of school for no more than 12 months. This program can be repeated as long as they maintain student status or begin the internships within 12 months of graduation. Internships must be related to the participant's field of study.

 

J-1 Trainees

Must have a university degree or professional certificate from a foreign institution AND at least one year of additional related experience outside of the U.S. after graduation or five years of experience outside of the U.S., in the field of training. Trainees will be allowed to stay in the U.S. for up to 18 months, with the exception of Hospitality trainees who are limited to programs of 12 months or less. Exchange Visitors who will be pursuing training in business management at a hotel will be allowed to train for up to 18 months. (For example, Human Resources or Marketing Training programs at a hotel or restaurant would qualify as 18 month Business trainings as long as the trainee has prior management experience)