I am a Slovenian citizen, and I plan to do a 3-month student internship in the USA in December. I have everything arranged with my employer. The only question I have is, can I travel from the Schengen area on my J-1 visa? And if not, how can I come to the USA for my internship?
J-1 exchange visitors will be able to travel only if the visa is approved and they qualify for a national interest exception (NIE). If you already have a visa, you will need to apply for an NIE or travel to and stay for two weeks in a third country from which travel to the USA is allowed. The US consulate in Slovenia has indicated they will consider NIE for J-1 holders:
- Academic professors/researchers (J visa)
- Au Pairs who are providing specialized care to a child needing particular medical, educational, or sign language care; or an au pair providing care to a child of parents working in the medical field related to Covid care or research. (J visa)
- Exchange participant pursuant to a government-to-government agreement (J visa)
Intern or Trainee at a U.S. Government Agency (J visa, with program series G-3)
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