Rule change · 15 September 2026

United States: J-1 exchange visitors are admitted for a fixed period instead of for duration of status: until the programme end date on the Form DS-2019, not more than 4 years, plus 30 days to prepare to leave

J-1 exchange visitors are admitted for a fixed period instead of for duration of status: until the programme end date on the Form DS-2019, not more than 4 years, plus 30 days to prepare to leave. A longer stay needs an extension of stay approved by USCIS.