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The duration of J-1 status depends on the rules established by your particular Visitor Exchange Program. To determine the duration of your program, review your IAP-66 or Certificate of Eligibility. You may be eligible to extend your stay under the J-1 Visa if your total stay period does not exceed the maximum duration of stay for the program and your program sponsor agrees to your extension.

The most common J-1 categories along with its corresponding lengths of stay are listed below. For more information about J visa extensions, please click here.

• Secondary school (12 months)
• College and University students (duration of studies plus duration of Practical Training Program following graduation --18 months for baccalaureate/masters and 36 months for post doctoral students)
• Non-degree student in college and university (24 months)
• Business trainees (18 months)
• Trainees in flight aviation programs (24 months)
• Primary and secondary school teachers (36 months)
• College professors (36 months)
• Research scholars (36 months)
• Medical residents/interns receiving medical training in the U.S. (duration of residency program, 7 year maximum)
• Specialists (12 months)
• International visitors (12 months)
• Government visitors (18 months)

For more information about J-1 visa, please refer to the following links:

• Description
• Work for Non-Sponsor Employer
• Duration
• Extension
• Benefits
• Limitations
• Procedure to Get a J-1 Visa
• J-1 Waiver
• No Objection Waiver
• Independent Government Agency (IGA) Waiver
• Independent Government Agency Waiver for Physicians
• IGA Listing
• Exceptional Hardship Waiver
• Fear of Persecution Waiver
• State Health Agency Waiver (For Physicians only)
• State Health Agency Listing
• Green Card
• Services that We Provide
• Frequently Asked Questions about J-1/J-2 Visa
• Frequently Asked Questions about J-1 two-year rule
• Frequently Asked Questions about J-1 Waiver
• Attorney's Fees
• Articles & News on J-1