@shil3971 ,
generally J-1 exemption is date based i.e. if you entered / admitted on 12/27/2023, and had a two year "exemption", then your two year ends on 12/26/2025 -- so for intents and purposes your days of presence start on 01/01/2026 and meet the SPT for the year 2026.
Does this make sense?
