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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

WS06: J-1 Advising for Beginners

Monday, May 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Location: OCCC, W203C
Paid Content
Designed for the new Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer, covers all of the basic regulatory aspects of the J Exchange Visitor Program. You will explore key J-1 advising issues including eligibility, DS-2019 issuance, health insurance, maintenance of status, extension, transfer, 212(e), repeat participation, and employment. New advisers will gain a relevant overview of the current regulatory issues and have the opportunity to think through how these concepts are applied to your specific educational context

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe principal components and characteristics of the Exchange Visitor Program.
  • Identify resources to assist with J program administration.
  • Resolve basic exchange visitor issues, problems, and situations.