On: How to intern in Silicon Valley with a J1 visa

[tomashertus]

There are some differences how the Department of State define both types of J1 Visa. More information can be found here: http://www.cci-exchange.com/work-programs-j1/career-advancem.... The Two Year Rule is mostly for 3rd world countries, the list can be found here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_4514.html

[jorde → tomashertus]

Two Year Rule actually applies to all applicants if they are getting money from their government (e.g. a grant from school) but it seems pretty random who gets it or not. I got hit by it but at least my home country (Finland) gives waivers for it in case I ever need to apply for a H1b.