The International Exchange Center has released an enhanced application packet, making it more compatible with Adobe Reader. The enhancements resolve previous problems with downloading and saving information in the forms.
New final rules became effective Sept. 9, 2010 for J trainee and intern programs 22 C.F.R.§ 62 (2010). With few exceptions, the final rule will produce little change to the way J trainee and intern programs have been administered since the interim-final rule of 2007.
J-1 Intern Josue Jeanty is making news in Charlotte. The full article was featured in the Charlotte Examiner on Saturday, October 2, 2010, and tells the story of Jeanty's journey from Haiti to the United States.
Final regulations for the J-1 Trainee and Intern programs will take affect on September 10, 2010.
New regulations clarify the eligibility requirements for J-1 trainees, interns, and host organizations. Additional changes include:
Elimination of the requirement that sponsors secure a Dun & Bradstreet report on all host companies.
Clarification that social work falling under Public Administration and Social Service Professions is allowed; clinical social work is not allowed.
Clarification that telephone interviews are appropriate when video conferencing is not available for the purpose of screening English language proficiency.
J-1 exchange visitors often wonder if there are other trainees and interns in their city or state with whom they could connect and share experiences. To answer, we've created a map showing the distribution of trainees and interns currently sponsored by the International Exchange Center throughout the United States.
The International Exchange Center of the American Immigration Council has respectfully submitted comments on proposed regulatory changes to Sub-Part A, General Provisions, Exchange Visitor Programs. Read the full text of our comments.
The proposed change, as published in the Federal Register, is available here.
