Exchange Visitor Program (J Visa) Termination, Extension & Reinstatement

Current understanding

To be populated as evidence accumulates.

2026-07-30 — Exchange Visitor Program-Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to Valid Program Status: State Department proposed rule (22 CFR part 62) would clarify sponsor mandatory termination triggers, authorize discretionary Department terminations in limited cases, rewrite extension and reinstatement procedures to align with current SEVIS functionality, define ‘unauthorized employment’ and ‘valid program status,’ and rescind the separate au pair extension provision. (novelty: 2)