Summary of J-1 Research Scholar/Professor Restrictions

Summary of J-1 Research Scholar/Professor Restrictions

RESTRICTION TRIGGER EFFECT
5-Year Maximum Participation in a J-1 Research Scholar or Professor Program A professor or research scholar may be authorized to participate in the Exchange ÈâÈ⴫ýor Program for a length of time to complete a program, provided such time does not exceed a continuous five years.
212(e) 2-Year Home Residency Requirement  Use of government funding (U.S. or foreign) for a J program OR
participating in a J program that is listed on the Exchange ÈâÈ⴫ýor Skills List		 ÈâÈ⴫ýor cannot change from J-1/J-2 status to any other status while inside the U.S. AND visitor cannot gain H-1B, L-1, or Permanent Residency status until the visitor has either spent two years in their home country or received a waiver of the requirements. 
2-Year Bar Participation in a J-1 Research Scholar or Professor Program  ÈâÈ⴫ýor cannot start a new J-1 Research Scholar or Professor Program until two years after the end of the first program. (Ban on repeat participation within two years).