What are the key eligibility criteria for J1 Exchange Visitor status?
To be eligible for J1 status, at least half of the students funding must come from a source other than personal or family funds, or the student must be participating in an official academic exchange program.
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What are the key eligibility criteria for J1 Exchange Visitor status?

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To be eligible for J1 status, at least half of the students funding must come from a source other than personal or family funds, or the student must be participating in an official academic exchange program.<|im_end|>