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The Q-1 visa is a non-immigrant
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which allows travel to the
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to participate in a cultural exchange program. The purpose of the program is to allow for practical training and employment, and the sharing of history, culture, and traditions. Roughly 2,000 Q-1 visas have been issued in each fiscal year from 2014 to 2018. The visa is frequently utilized by the
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to staff the various pavilions around the
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portion of its
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theme park at
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. Because of this, the visa is sometimes referred to as the "Disney visa." Participants must be 18 years or older and be able to communicate effectively regarding elements of their culture. The duration of stay may be up to 15 months, and participants must then remain outside the US for a period of one year before they may be admitted under a different visa type. The Q-1 visa is similar to the
J-1 visa A J-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States to research scholars, professors and exchange visitors participating in programs that promote cultural exchange, especially to obtain medical or business training within the U.S. All ...
, except that J-1 cultural exchange programs must be designated by the
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, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.


See also

* Walt Disney World International Program


References


External links


8 CFR 214.2 (w)
Link to Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations United States visas by type {{US-law-stub