Reported: Administration considers removing programs from J-1 visa eligibility

Original Date Announced
August 27, 2017
The Trump Administration is reported to consider removal of programs from J-1 visa. The Wall Street Journal has reported that the Trump Administration is considering major reductions in cultural exchange programs, including those for au pairs and summer workers, that allow young people from foreign countries to work in the United States. [ID #694]
Press Report: Trump Administration Considering Cuts to Culltural Exchange Visas
Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
- Spring 2020 Agency Rule List: State Department
  The Spring 2020 Unified Agenda does not include any potential rulemaking to this effect. Go to article on reginfo.gov

Fully in Effect

Status: Reported

Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice

Subject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based

Agencies Affected: USCIS DOS

Pre Trump-Era Policies

October 31, 2019 The J-visa program currently includes the following eligible categories: Au Pair; Camp Counselor; College and University Student; Government Visitor; Intern; International Visitor; Physician; Professor; Research Scholar; Secondary School Student; Short-Term Scholar; Specialist; Summer Work Travel; Teacher; Trainee. A State Dept summary of the category requirements can be [found here](https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Exchange-Visitor-Program-Category-Requirements.pdf) 22 CFR 62 et seq