美国访学新规定 英语

美国访学新规定 英语

美国教育部关于访问学者J1身份的新规定

从2015年1月5日开始执行

“Objective Measurement” of English Language Proficiency

Current regulations require that a prospective exchange visitor “possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to participate in the program,” however, the level of English proficiency was not specified, nor was the means to determine that sufficient proficiency was attained. The Department of State changed this rule because "too many exchange visitors lack sufficient English proficiency to perform their jobs or complete their academic programs; to navigate daily life in the United States; to read and comprehend program materials; to understand fully their responsibilities, rights, and protections; and to know how to obtain assistance, if necessary." [79 FR 60294, 60301]”

The new rules now require "sufficient proficiency in the English language, as determined by an objective measurement of English language proficiency, successfully to participate in his or her program and to function on a day-to-day basis." [22 CFR 62.11(a)(2)]

To comply with this provision proof of English proficiency will need to be provided though

A recognized English language test

Signed documentation from an academic institution or language school; or

A documented interview conducted by the sponsor either in-person or by videoconferencing, or by telephone if videoconferencing is not a viable option

The Department of State "reminds sponsors to retain evidence of how they measured applicants’ English language proficiency so that it may be made available to the Department upon request." Examples of recognized English language tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or the Michigan Test. Additional details about acceptable documentation of English proficiency and ways to document interviews via videoconferencing will be forthcoming.