For exchange visitors who intend to participate in an approved training program.

Qualifications

For exchange visitors who intend to participate in an approved program for the purpose of:

  • Teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, receiving training, or to receive graduate medical education or training.
  • The programs are designed to promote the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills in the fields of education, arts, and science.
  • Example visitors include trainees and interns.

Exchange visitor categories include:

  • Au Pairs and EduCare
  • Camp Counselors
  • Government Visitors
  • Interns
  • Visitors (Dept. of State)
  • Physicians
  • Professors and Research Scholars
  • Short-term Scholars
  • Specialists
  • Students, college/university
  • Student, secondary
  • Summer Work Travel
  • Teacher
  • Trainee

Timeline

  • Processing times will vary depending on appointment availability at the nearest U.S. embassy.

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