J-1 Update: State Updates and Reminders
Cortney Ikpe
Some states started accepting applications for their Conrad 30 programs earlier this month. Here is an update on states that are filling quickly:
Texas
As of September 14th, they have 29 applications. The application period was Sept 1-14 and it is likely closed now, unless they did not receive a full 30 applications.
New Mexico
As of September 7th, they have 15 applications and ALL flex slots are filled.
Also, some states have very different timelines for their Conrad 30 programs. Two of the most varied are:
Ohio
Ohio did not open their applications until January 25th, 2017 for fiscal year 2017, much later than any other state. We have inquired as to what date they will open this year and they responded that it has not yet been determined.
New York
New York's deadline is usually at the end of November or on December First, this can vary from year to year. They will not make a decision on the exact deadline until March.
Look for our next J-1 Update at the end of September. We will have updates on where many of the following states stand with their applications:
States that Opened in September:
Georgia
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
New Mexico - 15
Texas – likely closed now, unless they didn’t receive 30 applications.
Virginia
Here is a recap on some of the most competitive states:
California
Texas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
New York
Connecticut
Maryland
Florida
And here are states that DO NOT accept J-1 Specialists:
California
New Jersey