Cultural Exchange J1 Visas

Denver, Colorado J1 Exchange Visa Lawyer Pascal C. Schunk

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J-1 cultural exchange visas are available to people from other countries interested in coming to the US for special purposes and for limited periods of time. J-1 visitors may include:

• research scholars
• professors
• short-term scholars
• au pairs who complete academic studies while providing child care in the homes of US residents

If You Need Help with a J1 Visa

There are specific requirements for each type of J1 visa which must be met in order to prevent the loss of legal immigration status by the visa holder. Exchange visitors planning to come to Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, or any state in the US, or their sponsors are welcome to contact the Schunk Law Firm, P.C., in downtown Denver for assistance with the original J-1 application.

Maintaining your J-1 Visa Status

J-1 exchange visitors and their sponsors are also encouraged to consult with an experienced immigration law attorney such as Pascal C. Schunk for advice on maintenance of J-1 visa status.

Specifically, J-1 visa maintenance requirements include:

• engaging only in activities permitted by the program that an exchange visitor is a part of
   
• engaging only in activies allowed by the particular category of J-1 visa that the visitor holds (short-term scholar or au pair, for example)
   
• filing timely and appropriate transfer and extension notifications
   
• refraining from unauthorized employment
   
• maintenance of adequate health insurance

Applying for J-1 Visa Waivers

Likewise, J-1 exchange visitors who are already in Colorado, Wyoming, or Idaho may wish to prolong their stay. Or they may wish to transfer to a different program, or apply for a different type of visa. For information on how to apply for a J-1 waiver in such cases. Contact the Schunk Law Firm, P.C., in Denver.

Finally, if you hope to stay in the US after your J-1 visa program is over, you may need assistance applying for a 2-year home requirement waiver.

To discuss particulars of your situation, such as how to obtain a 212E waiver, such as a “no objection” letter, J-1 visa exchange visitors and their sponsors are urged contact Denver J-1 exchange visa lawyer Pascal C. Schunk to schedule a phone or office consultation.