J1 visa
J1 Visa
The J1 Visa (pronounced "jay-one visa") is a type of non-immigrant visa issued by the United States to exchange visitors participating in programs that promote cultural exchange, especially to obtain medical or business training within the U.S.
Etymology
The term "J1 Visa" originates from the section of the Immigration and Nationality Act that describes the visa's regulations. The "J" stands for "exchange visitor," and the "1" signifies the visa's category within the exchange visitor program.
Related Terms
- Exchange Visitor Program: A program run by the U.S. Department of State that oversees the J1 Visa. It aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges.
- Non-immigrant Visa: A U.S. visa given to foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on a temporary basis for tourism, business, medical treatment, or certain types of temporary work.
- Immigration and Nationality Act: The United States federal law that governs immigration to and citizenship in the United States.
- United States Department of State: The federal executive department responsible for the international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministry of other countries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on J1 visa
- Wikipedia's article - J1 visa
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