Resources Guide
Before Your Program
- Purpose of Program
- Visa and Documents
- Applying for J-1 Visa
- Arriving in the U.S.
- Health Insurance and Medical Attention
- Rights, Protections and Expectations
- Important Rules and Regulations
- Two Year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement
- SWT Welcome Letter from Department of State
- Intern Welcome Letter from Department of State
- Trainee Welcome Letter from Department of State
- Useful Links
During Your Program
- Important Contact Information
- SEVIS Validation
- Social Security
- Pay and Important Tax Information
- How to Succeed in the U.S. Workplace
- Workplace Problems or Concerns
- Change of Host Property
- Traveling During Your Program
- Before Your Program Ends and 30 Day Grace Period
- Filing Taxes
- 2nd Intern Trainee Programs
- Electronic I-94 Arrival Record
- Completing the W-4