Travelers visit the United States for a variety of reasons, including tourism, medical treatment, business, or some types of temporary work. The J-1 Visa is one of the most common categories for temporary visitors, covering exchange students, au pairs, and those engaging in training programs. You can apply for a J-1 visa at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate which processes non-immigrant petition-based visas, but you cannot apply from within the U.S. Your spouse and minor children can come to the United States with you, and stay as long as you maintain your J-1 status. Children can attend school while in the U.S. on the J-2 dependent visa. You must depart the U.S. upon the conclusion of your studies, program, or training. The Visa J1 USA program is designed to make study exchange programs accessible to a wide range of people.