Does a G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7 Program Number Indicate Government Funding?
DOS identifies J exchange programs with serial numbers beginning G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7 as U.S. government-sponsored or federally funded programs for J visa fee purposes. Such a program number is an important funding indicator, but the complete §212(e) analysis should still review the actual program and funding record.
DOS identifies specific G-series programs as government sponsored
Current exchange-visa guidance states that participants in programs with serial numbers beginning G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7 are in specified U.S. government-sponsored or federally funded exchange programs for visa-fee purposes.
Government financing is a §212(e) trigger
INA §212(e) separately makes a J exchange visitor subject when participation was financed in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by a U.S. government agency.
Treat the program number as evidence, not a substitute for review
The actual DS-2019 forms, sponsor records, grants, funding source, and program history should still be reviewed before reaching a final subject-status conclusion.
Use an Advisory Opinion if the funding record is disputed
DOS specifically asks Advisory Opinion applicants to describe their program funding and permits WRD to make an official determination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do G-1, G-2, G-3, and G-7 program numbers indicate?
DOS identifies them with specified U.S. government-sponsored or federally funded exchange programs for J visa fee purposes.
Can U.S. government funding make a J-1 subject to 212(e)?
Yes.
Should the program number be the only evidence reviewed?
No.
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