What is the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and who is eligible?
Welcome to Lewis University’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, fostering educational and cultural exchanges. This site will provide detailed information about how to obtain J-1 status at Lewis University. Please click on the appropriate box below (J-1 Visiting Scholar/Professor or J-1 Student) for information on each type of J-1 Exchange Visitor.
The J-1 Program is a non-immigrant visa category in the United States designed for individuals approved to participate in work-and-study-based exchange visitor programs. The primary purpose of the J-1 Program is to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through educational and cultural exchange programs. It is administered by the U.S. Department of State.