J-1 Visa – Brief Explanation

The US immigration system offers a wide variety of options for foreigners to apply for legal residence permits, either temporary or permanent. This North American country receives thousands of migrants and non-migrants annually through different programs available to foreign workers, international students, vulnerable immigrant communities such as asylum seekers, relatives of American citizens or LPRs (Lawful Permanent Residents), inter alia.

One of the most important programs both for local companies and for hundreds of foreigners who plan to come to the US temporarily is the J-1 visa. This non-immigrant alternative allows certain foreigners to enter cultural exchange programs and access multiple benefits. Usually, the J-1 visa grants legal residence for a short period of time.

Some of the options to apply for the J-1 visa are:

• Au-Pair Program.
• Short-term academic program.
• Work and Travel Program.
• High school or secondary school.
• Internship.

Therefore, through the J-1 visa program, eligible foreigners can access employment options, study, or both, and gain work experience in the US while learning about the culture.

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Capacity limits at embassies around the world affect J-1 visas

The J-1 visa is a program commonly used by local companies and seasonal services that rely heavily on foreign workforce to cope with local market demands, especially in certain specific periods of the year.

However, the backlog of immigration cases and the health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic are delaying J-1 visa applications, which could affect local businesses and the economy of certain markets.

In fact, according to the CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), capacity limits and restrictions at US embassies around the world might decrease the number of J-1 visas issued during 2021.

Due to the global sanitary emergency, summer season businesses did not have as many customers in 2020 and former President Trump suspended the issuance of most visas, including the J-1 visa, but that did not affect customers in these markets since trade was almost completely paused at the time.

However, now that border restrictions are gradually being lifted around the world and the national and global vaccination project is underway, many foreigners plan to come to the US during the summer and American citizens also plan to travel within the country. Therefore, local businesses need the US to issue J-1 visas to avoid labour shortages.

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