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:

1. Elimination of the requirement that sponsors secure a Dun & Bradstreet report on all host companies.
2. Clarification that social work falling under Public Administration and Social Service Professions is allowed; clinical social work is not allowed.
3. 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 [1].