ABOUT J1 PROGRAMS

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The Exchange Visitor (J) non-immigrant program refers the work-and study-based exchange visitor programs.  U.S. high school student exchange program is an international cultural exchange program officially designated by the U.S. State Department. 

After the World War II, the state launched the program in order to strengthen international ties between countries, improve relationships between nations, and promote world peace. The US government passed the "Information and Education Exchange Act (Smith- "Mundt Act"", which establishes a basic framework for exchange of visits. In 1961, the bill was expanded into the "Fulbright-Hayes Act", which resulted in an exchange program. 

 As of now, over 20,000 students from over 60 countries and regions around the world participate in exchange programs.

Application requirements 

• Age: Students must be between the age of 15 and 18 ;
• Physical condition: good health, no history of major diseases; 
• Psychological conditions: willing to accept challenges of cultural differences, have a certain tolerance to pressure; 
• Academic achievement: The average score of school performance reaches “B” (80%) or better. 
• English ability: Have a certain English proficiency of listening, speaking, reading and writing, ELTIS test score must be above 222 points, and students have to pass the interviews; 
• Comprehensive quality: All-round developed in morality, intelligence, and physicality, independent, self-confidence, mature, good character, positive interaction; 
• Economic conditions: The family has to have the ability to pay for the student's travel and school expenses to the United States.