US embassy invites all JI visa holders to special open day

It is estimated that as many as 150,000 Irish people have availed of the visa

The US embassy in Dublin is inviting anyone who ever visited the US on a J1 student visa to attend a free open day event at the RDS on Thursday, September 25th, next. It is estimated as many as 150,000 Irish people have availed of the J1 visa, the highest number availed of by any country in the world.

People who availed of the JI visa are to be found everywhere in Irish business, politics, academics and culture.

Workshops will cover topics such as US visas, studying in the US and setting up business in the US. Further details at j1connect.eventbrite.ie

Patsy McGarry

Patsy McGarry

Patsy McGarry is a contributor to The Irish Times