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J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

See if the J-1 is right for your team.

Bring world-class international talent to your US team — merit-based, open year-round, no annual cap. Describe the role in plain words; we’ll find the J-1 category that fits and prepare a sponsor-ready handoff.

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Featured launch sponsor: Cultural Vistas · US Department of State–designated J-1 sponsor

Explore and get your full result free — no account needed until you send a packet to a sponsor.

Five categories · one tool to find your fit

The right J-1 depends on the person and the role.

Talent Navigator evaluates all five at once and recommends the best path — and coaches the role to fit when it’s close.

STS

Short-Term Scholar

Senior & visiting experts

Up to 6 months

IN

Intern

Currently enrolled students

Up to 12 months

SP

Specialist

Recognized experts

Up to 12 months

TR

Trainee

Degree + 1 yr experience

Up to 18 months

RS

Research Scholar

Postdocs & established researchers

Up to 5 years

How it works

1

Step 01

Describe the role

In plain words — the AI proposes the J-1 category and fills in the details.

2

Step 02

See where it fits

A green / yellow / red / route read across all five categories, each citing the rule it applied.

3

Step 03

Send to a sponsor

The moment you qualify, a clean packet can go to a State Department-designated sponsor you choose.

Check your eligibility