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Temporary Visas: Academics/Researchers

   

Professionals
Investors
Academics/Researchers
Artists/Athletes/Entertainers
Extraordinary Ability
Visitors
Religious Workers
Students
Trainees
Other

H1-B

Extraordinary Ability

J-1 Training Visa

The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is aimed at promoting cultural exchange and may be an option for students, researchers, specialists, visiting faculty, medical, industrial trainees and au pairs. The J visa may permit employment in certain circumstances. The industrial trainee category is suitable for individuals who do not have university degrees and are able to obtain an offer for training. This visa may be granted for an 18-month period and may provide exemptions from certain taxes.

Spouses may obtain discretionary employment authorization in certain instances.

PERM

NIW

Schedule A, Group II