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BridgeUSA (EVP)
Site of activity refers to designated physical location(s) where exchange visitors conduct their training activities as part of J-1 internship/training programs. Each program has at least one primary site of activity listed on the first page of Form DS-7002 and and Form DS-2019. Additional secondary locations can be added and attached to specific training phases as needed.
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The primary site of activity is generally the same as the host’s name and address. Here are some key points to note:
General knowledge
• The primary site of activity is generally the same as the host’s name and address
• J-1 internships and training programs must be physical, meaning remote work is not permitted
• Participants can only engage in activities at predetermined physical site(s) as per Form DS-7002
• All sites must be located within 25 miles of the participant’s residence in the US
• If a host has multiple sites, each site should be attached to a different training phase, and the information should be repeated on pages 3-5 of Form DS-7002
Site visitation
• New hosts that have fewer than 25 employees or less than three million in annual revenue (as per the primary site listed on Form DS-7002) are generally required to have a site visit
• Each listed site would require a separate visit
• Academic institutions and US government offices are exempt from site visitation
• Programs conducted at retail stores, home offices, etc. are not permitted
Speical remarks
• The primary site’s name should match the host’s registered business information
• Each phase’s site name should be the host’s name. If there is a need to differentiate between sites, indicate the difference in the name, e.g., A Company (X Department), A Company (Y Department)
• Site address must be specific, include the floor or room number if any
• If activities occur on different floors, list the floor with the primary workstation or most activity
• Site changes require 72 hours’ notice and an amendment within 72 hours
• Changes to site information require updating Form DS-7002 and 2019
• Significant changes, if permitted, may incur additional processing fees
General knowledge
• The primary site of activity is generally the same as the host’s name and address
• J-1 internships and training programs must be physical, meaning remote work is not permitted
• Participants can only engage in activities at predetermined physical site(s) as per Form DS-7002
• All sites must be located within 25 miles of the participant’s residence in the US
• If a host has multiple sites, each site should be attached to a different training phase, and the information should be repeated on pages 3-5 of Form DS-7002
Site visitation
• New hosts that have fewer than 25 employees or less than three million in annual revenue (as per the primary site listed on Form DS-7002) are generally required to have a site visit
• Each listed site would require a separate visit
• Academic institutions and US government offices are exempt from site visitation
• Programs conducted at retail stores, home offices, etc. are not permitted
Speical remarks
• The primary site’s name should match the host’s registered business information
• Each phase’s site name should be the host’s name. If there is a need to differentiate between sites, indicate the difference in the name, e.g., A Company (X Department), A Company (Y Department)
• Site address must be specific, include the floor or room number if any
• If activities occur on different floors, list the floor with the primary workstation or most activity
• Site changes require 72 hours’ notice and an amendment within 72 hours
• Changes to site information require updating Form DS-7002 and 2019
• Significant changes, if permitted, may incur additional processing fees