Q-1 Participants in International Cultural Exchange Programs

Persons who want to enter the U.S. as a participant in an international cultural exchange program must first obtain a Q-1 visa. In order to qualify for a Q-1 International Cultural Exchange Visa, the person must:

• Be coming to the U.S. as a participant in an international cultural exchange program approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service;
• For the purpose of providing practical training, employment, and the sharing of the history, culture, and traditions of the country of the alien's nationality;
• Be employed under the same wages and working conditions as domestic workers similarly employed; and
• Maintain a residence in a foreign country with no intention of abandoning.

To determine if you are eligible for a Q-1 International Cultural Exchange Visa, as a participant in a qualified international exchange program, please contact our office for a consultation.