J-1 sponsors answer to the Department of State under a separate regulatory scheme from SEVP. A university running both F-1 and J-1 programmes carries both sets of duties, and the deadlines do not align.
Authority: 22 CFR 62
This playbook restates obligations that apply to organisations by regulation, with the citation for each. It is a checklist, not legal advice, and it is not exhaustive — regulations change and facts vary. Verify each citation against the current text.