DOS publishes Proposed Rule on changes to J-1 program

On July 30, 2026, the Department of State (“DOS”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the following provisions of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program:

• Exchange visitors will only have 30 days to correct SEVIS errors, instead of 120 days;

• DOS can now terminate an exchange visitor’s program if their visa is revoked or canceled, or if they engage in unauthorized employment;

• Program sponsors will now be required to terminate a J-1 exchange visitor’s program if the J-1 visitor falsifies information or documents or does not provide full and completely truthful information.

See the Federal Register Notice here.