Fact Sheet: Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Visa)
Mar 19, 2018 · What is the Exchange Visitor Program? The Exchange Visitor Program, or J-1 visa, is a non-immigrant visa that allows eligible international candidates to travel and gain …
Mutual Benefits: The Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Visa)
Aug 29, 2018 · Introduction The Exchange Visitor Program, also known as the J-1 Visa Program, has been attracting foreign students, teachers and other professionals from around the world …
Trump’s First 100 Days: Potential Immigration Actions
Jan 14, 2025 · I. Introduction When Donald Trump first took office in 2017, his administration enacted a sweeping set of actions on immigration in its early days and weeks, marking a …
Explainer: Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Academic Training …
Apr 30, 2024 · Arturo Castellanos Canales The United States is the world’s leading recipient of international students. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and …
Legislative Bulletin — Friday, January 17, 2025
Jan 17, 2025 · Welcome to the National Immigration Forum's weekly bulletin! Every Friday, our policy team rounds up key developments around immigration policy in Washington and across …
About the Forum - National Immigration Forum
Feb 25, 2025 · Founded in 1982, the National Immigration Forum advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to our nation. In service to this mission, the Forum promotes …
Fact Sheet: Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI)
Jul 21, 2017 · What is MAVNI? The Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) program was authorized by the secretary of defense in November 2008. Its purpose is to …
Explainer: Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Work Visas
Apr 5, 2024 · Arturo Castellanos Canales. Noncitizens constituted almost 19% of the U.S. labor force as of March 2024. Despite their economic importance, the available options for them to …
President Trump’s Proclamation Suspending Immigration
On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation expanding and extending his April 22 proclamation that suspends some immigration from outside the U.S, which was due to expire …
Explainer: Uniting for Ukraine - National Immigration Forum
Apr 28, 2022 · Introduction: The Biden administration announced the launch of the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program on April 21, 2022. The U4U program is intended to be: “a new …