What is the difference between a J1 and J2 visa? The J1 Visa is…

What is the difference between a J1 and J2 visa?

The J1 Visa is a nonimmigrant temporary visa for research academics, professors, and exchange visitors participating in cultural exchange programs, particularly in the United States for medical or business training. The J2 Visa is for unmarried children under the age of 21 or the spouse of a J1 Visa holder who is accompanying them during their stay. The J2 Visa holder stays with the J1 Visa holder until both of their education programs are completed and they must return home.