What to expect if travelling on a J1 visa this summer 

With borders reopening and the easing of restrictions, there is already an evident 'confidence' in young people to travel again.

It’s a rite of passage for many Irish people and after two years, there has been an influx in the number of students hoping to experience a J1 this summer and get a taste of life in the States.

During the pandemic, about 15,000 Irish students were prevented from travelling to North America. To meet this year's demand, Usit, a specialist in student travel and work abroad, opened applications for J1 visas two months earlier.