Reform J-1 Visa Usage at USAGM
Department of State / Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Require USAGM to use I visas instead of J-1 visas for foreign journalists
"Rather than use the appropriate I visa intended for foreign journalists, the USAGM uses the J-1 'cultural exchange' visas to allow foreign nationals to transition easily into jobs that American citizens with cultural and linguistic expertise could satisfy." – Project 2025History
Mon Jan 20 2025
Initial analysis
Disruptive Potential
LOW
Primarily affects USAGM hiring practices with minimal broader impact
Status
Planned
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