A J-1 college or university student must be admitted to a degree program at an "accredited educational institution" for a full course of study. Depending on the country of origin and the type of program, the J-1 student may be subject to the "two year home country residence requirement". For information on which consulate has jurisdiction over your country, click here.
Documents to take to the US Consulate:
Here are some answers to common questions regarding visas:
Director
University of Rhode Island • Office of International Students & Scholars • International Center • 37 Lower College Road; Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881
International Student Orientation
Date: Friday, January 18, 2013
Time: 10:00AM to 12 Noon
Graduate Students
Place: Interntional Center
37 Lower College Road
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Time: 1:00PM to 2:30PM
A.C.E. Language Institute, Undergraduate &
Exchange Students
Place: International Center
37 Lower College Road
**IMPORTANT OPT INFO.**
Reporting responsibilities of F-1 International Students while on (OPT)
SPRING 2013 OPT workshop schedules are announced.