# Important Brochures for Exchange Visitors

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/j-1/resources
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/j-1

In addition to attending orientation, ISSS recommends that you review the documents below to help you understand your rights and responsibilities while in the United States.

## The Exchange Visitor Program Welcome Brochure

The U.S. Department of State has developed this [welcome brochure](https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/EVP-Welcome-Brochure-2022.pdf) to introduce you to the Exchange Visitor Program. In it you will find information on:

- The purpose of the Exchange Visitor Program
- Terms that are unique to the Exchange Visitor Program
- General rules, regulations, and laws by which you must abide
- Department of State contact information

## Wilberforce Pamphlet (Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers)

If you will be working in the United States during your exchange visitor program, please take time to read the [pamphlet for temporary workers](https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/LegalRightsandProtections/Wilberforce/Documents/Wilberforce%20Pamphlet%20ENGLISH.pdf). You have several rights as an employee, including the right to:

- Be treated and paid fairly
- Not be held in a job against your will
- Keep your passport and other identification documents in your possession
- Report abuse without retaliation
- Request help from unions, immigration and labor rights groups and other groups
- Seek justice in U.S. courts

You can find a pamphlet that outlines your rights in detail as well as versions in several languages on the [U.S. Department of State website](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/temporary-workers.html).