Each year, the U.S. opens its borders to over 300,000 foreign nationals via the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Many of these visa-holders are foreign medical graduates pursuing a post-graduate training opportunity on U.S. soil.
Are you an aspiring physician with a J-1 visa?
Do you know when your J-1 expires?
How about what the J-1 renewal process looks like?
If you plan to extend your stay or continue practicing medicine in the U.S., you should definitely know the answers to these questions! Not renewing or extending your visa on time could land you in hot water and even count as “unlawful residence.”
This guide is designed to help physicians understand more about J-1 visa renewals.
