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2 The Washington Center • International Student's Pre-Arrival/ J-1 Visa Guide Table of Contents The Exchange Visitor Program................................................................................................................... 3 The J-1 Visa Process .................................................................................................................................... 3 Securing Your J-1 Visa (Non-Canadian) .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Visa Paperwork & Scheduling the J-1 Visa Interview ............................................................................................................................. 4 Traveling to the U.S. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 J-1 Visas for Canadian Students ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 J-1 Visa Terms .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 212(e) Two-Year Home-Country Physical Presence Requirement ......................................................... 6 Waiver of the Residency Requirement ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Health Insurance .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Living Expenses ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Policies and Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 9