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First-time and returning exchange visitor (J1) visa applicants must apply by interview through Visa Information Web Services at https://www.us-visaservices.com.

J1 visas are for academics, scientists, businesspersons or students going to the U.S. under the sponsorship of, or funded by, individual universities, private companies, the U.S. government, or their own government.

The organization sponsoring a J1 applicant must be approved by the Department of State. The approved organization sends a Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (DS-2019) to the J1 applicant. The DS-2019 allows you to apply for a J1 visa and does not imply U.S. government endorsement of your program or assurance of J1 visa approval.

How to Apply
What Do I Need to Apply?
What About my Family?
When Can I Apply?
How Long Can I Stay?/Two-year Rule
Work/Travel Program

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please go to USA VISA Information Services at http://www.us-visaservices.com. USA VISA Information Services is available 24 hours a day, and can be accessed from both inside and outside of Korea.

For nonimmigrant visa (NIV) inquiries (excluding E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries), please e-mail us at : seoulniv@state.gov. For E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries, please e-mail us at : seoulgoldteam@state.gov.

The applicant, not the U.S. Government, assumes full responsibility for all documents and materials submitted in connection with any consular or visa matter, and for ualifying for the required visa or travel document in time to meet the applicant's needs.

This is an official U.S. Government source of information on the WWW. Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links or information does not imply endorsement of contents.

Updated September 9, 2004

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