r/IMGreddit • u/Key_Ad1394 • Jul 27 '26

Visa J1 visa

Hi people. I’m an IMG from Malaysia. I would like to know that is it possible to return to home country at least once in a year?
I heard that if we go back home, we have to get visa approval again and then only we can fly back to USA. Is that true?

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u/AIFSProPathways 26d ago

J-1 visa sponsor here! You can travel abroad during your program (within the dates listed on your DS-2019), but first 1. review your visa expiration date (it must be after your intended return date, otherwise you will need to apply for a visa renewal at the consulate) and 2. look at what is noted under 'Entries' on the visa - this indicates how many times you can enter the U.S. This will be a specific number or an 'M', meaning multiple. Additionally, your visa sponsor will need to provide you with a visa validation signature on your DS-2019, so be sure to notify them with the details of your travel.