“exchange visitor”

This page presents an official legal definition of “exchange visitor” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

An alien admitted temporarily to the United States in J-1 status as a participant in a program approved by the secretary of state for the purpose of teaching, instructing, lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, or receiving training.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)