J-1 Evaluations: When They Are Required

What Are J-1 Evaluations?

The written reviews of your progress that every J-1 internship and traineeship includes.

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What the Rules Require

Sponsors must have a process in place to evaluate each intern and trainee. All required evaluations have to be completed before the program ends, and both you and your immediate supervisor sign them.

Programs longer than six months need at least a midpoint and a concluding evaluation. Programs of six months or less need at least a concluding evaluation. Sponsors retain the evaluations for at least three years.

Source: 22 CFR § 62.22: Trainees and interns

FAQs

Who signs the J-1 Visa evaluation?

Both you and your immediate supervisor sign the evaluation forms.

Source: 22 CFR § 62.22: Trainees and interns

The Bottom Line

Expect at least one evaluation at the end, and a midpoint evaluation too if your program is longer than six months.

Related Terms

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  DS-7002The Training/Internship Placement Plan. You, your host company and your sponsor all sign it.
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  Working HoursJ-1 internships and traineeships are full-time programs of at least 32 hours a week.
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  Host CompanyThe US organization where a J-1 intern or trainee does the training program.
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  J-1 InternA US exchange visitor category that lets students and recent graduates train at a US company for up to 12 months.
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  J-1 TraineeA US exchange visitor category for people with a degree and work experience abroad, with training at a US company for up to 18 months.
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  Program ExtensionMaking a running J-1 program longer, possible only up to the maximum duration of your category.
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Sources

1. 22 CFR § 62.22: Trainees and interns