Travel Immigration Additional navigation Close F-1 Students J-1 Students J-1 Exchange Visitors J-1 Visa Application Process Eligibility Eligibility Criteria Funding Health Insurance Requirement English Language Proficiency Categories Scholars and Professors Specialists Student Interns Eligibility Health Insurance Requirement Sponsorship Process Maintaining Status Maintaining J-1 Status Dependents Travel Visa Application Process Visa Delays and Denial Travel Outside the U.S. Out of Country Transfers Program Extensions Home Residency Requirement H-1B Employees O-1 Individuals Treaty Visas B-1 & B-2 Visitors Lawful Permanent Residents Humanitarian Statuses Travel Outside the U.S. A checklist for J-1 exchange visitors traveling outside the U.S.A checklist for J-1 exchange visitors traveling outside the U.S. Visa Application Process Learn how to apply for a J-1 exchange visitor visa.Learn how to apply for a J-1 exchange visitor visa. Visa Delays and Denial How to handle delays or application denial.How to handle delays or application denial. Out of Country Authorization SEVIS authorization for extended absences of more than 30 days SEVIS authorization for extended absences of more than 30 days