Can visiting scholars sent abroad by the United States bring their families?

It is understood that visiting scholars participating in the exchange visiting scholar program approved by the State Council need to submit a J- 1 visa. J- 1 visa is a non-immigrant visa. Different from other non-immigrant visas, three types of people who enter the United States with J- 1 visas must return to the original applicant country within two years after the visit: all or part of the exchange programs for scholars or students are directly or indirectly funded by the US government or its own government;

Visiting scholars or students' majors are listed as professionals needed by the country by the US Government Information Office; Visiting scholars or students studying or training in medical schools.

The biggest advantage of J- 1 visa is that family members enjoy greater freedom in the United States on J-2 visa. The US Immigration Bureau stipulates that all visiting scholars who have been in the United States for more than half a year can apply for a J- 2 visa for their families.

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Conditions of the applicant:

The official staff of institutions of higher learning, enterprises and institutions, administrative organs and scientific research institutions and outstanding students in school meet the following conditions, and may apply in accordance with these Measures:

1, love the motherland, love socialism, have good political and professional quality, have outstanding performance in work and study, and return to China to serve the motherland after graduation.

2 have a good professional foundation and development potential, and the foreign language level meets the requirements of the foreign language conditions for overseas students funded by the National Fund for Studying Abroad.

3. Physical and mental health.

4, in line with the specific requirements of the relevant scholarship program selection instructions.

Those who have enjoyed the support of the national study abroad fund generally have to work for 5 years before they can apply again.

The scope of the national study abroad fund does not include other domestic personnel and those who are studying or working abroad.

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