J-1-Visa (Exchange Student or Training)

This visa is issued to participants of exchange programs, corporate on-the-job trainees as well as au-pairs. It is also suitable for academic and institutional researchers. You may not apply for this visa on your own. A US-based organization must apply for the visa on behalf of the interested party. You can find a complete list of these organizations by downloading the PDF-File here. Offices in other countries may provide further information on this type of visa.