Please note that access to this course expires 60 days after purchase.

Welcome to J-1 Advising: Getting Started. This six-module, self-paced course provides a general overview of the fundamentals needed to advise J-1 Exchange Visitors to help them maintain their status during their stay in the United States. You will learn regulatory terminology, concepts and the documentation needed for orientation, SEVIS reporting, and other administrative requirements.

Course Objectives:

• Interpret and apply J category immigration regulations to a variety of exchange visitor categories and situations.
• Advise exchange visitors on J program requirements to acquire and maintain status through potential program changes such as extension, transfer, matriculation, and termination.
• Facilitate the administrative requirements of the J-1 program including forms and documentation, the bars, SEVIS reporting, and orientation.

Interacting with Your Course Facilitator:
Your e-Learning Course Dean, Mary Alurwar, will be with you throughout your entire e-Learning Course. To get the most out of this course, it is your responsibility to ask questions and pose ideas on the discussion boards for your facilitator and others to respond to. Please also take the initiative to respond to others’ posts as well.

Modules and e-Learning Outcomes:
Six self-paced learning modules offer valuable tips in key regulatory areas such as pre-arrival and arrival information, 212 (e) and the bars, work authorization, and many other program changes like extensions of stay and transfer procedures. Frequently asked questions, a companion workbook, and self-tests are also included. In addition, you will learn where to find and access key resources to continue your learning after the conclusion of the course.

Technical Issues

• The course will expire 60 days after your purchase. Extensions are rarely granted and are considered on a case by case basis. 
• If your green progress checkmarks are not showing, please do not worry as this is not required for completion of the course.
• Please read the Course Overview and associated materials
• If you do not have access to NAFSA's Adviser's Manual, get temporary access in the course overview tab. 
• If your question is not answered, please contact us using this form. 

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