I have been in touch with USIA on this matter. My understanding is that USIAs concern with this issue arose because of a General Accounting Office report which indicated that some schools were using the practical training component of their educational programs as a cover for normal employment. As I understand it. GAO found that some schools do not closely monitor the work their supposed students are doing. not the training they may be receiving. I believe that USIA recognizes that practical training is included under the definition of training. USIAs concern is the small number of schools which may be abusing the J visa.