Short answer: exchange visitors (J-1 etc.) must follow the DS-2019 plan; changes need approval. Some are subject to a two-year home-residence requirement affecting later status changes. Confirm applicability before arrival.
Exchange Visitor Compliance
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Stay within the programme plan; watch two-year home-residence rules.
FAQ
Is the two-year rule always on?
No — funding and skills-list factors matter.
Waiver possible?
Yes via separate waiver paths.
J-2 work?
May apply for work authorisation.