New Government Regulations for J-1 Programs |
Final regulations for the J-1 Trainee and Intern programs will take affect on September 10, 2010.
New regulations clarify the eligibility requirements for J-1 trainees, interns, and host organizations. Additional changes include:
- Elimination of the requirement that sponsors secure a Dun & Bradstreet report on all host companies.
- Clarification that social work falling under Public Administration and Social Service Professions is allowed; clinical social work is not allowed.
- Clarification that telephone interviews are appropriate when video conferencing is not available for the purpose of screening English language proficiency.
Final regulations are posted here.
