Questions asked in the J1 Visa interview? The most common questions during the…
Questions asked in the J1 Visa interview?
The most common questions during the J1 Visa interview are: Why do you want to go to the USA?, What are your plans in the USA?, What do you study/work?, What are your plans for the future?, What are your rights as an employee in the USA?, Are you traveling with friends and family?, Have you ever been to the USA before? and many more!
What Forms do you need for the J2 Visa?
When it comes to the J2 Visa Applicants, the Forms that they need are similar to the J1 Visa Applicants because they are applying to be their dependents. The required Forms are: the DS-160 Form, your J1 Visa holders’ DS-2019 Form and if the J1 Visa holder has a DS-7002 Form based on their program choice then that too. Keep in mind that you also need to bring with you a birth certificate if you are the child of the J1 Visa holder or a marriage certificate if you are their spouse!
How to extend your Exchange Visa stay?
The responsible officer has the right to extend the program of a participant to its full regulatory period, that is to say, to the limit imposed by regulations specific to a type of program or to the designation of a program sponsor. The participant is issued with a new Form DS-2019 that represents the extension. For extraordinary or rare situations, extensions past the full length of the program are approved under some program types, with the approval of the Department of State. In order to receive approval for such extensions, the responsible officer must send an electronic request explaining the petition and, on behalf of the participant, provide the Department of State with supporting documents.
What are the differences between a J1 and F1 Visa?
Both Visas are great opportunities for international students to further develop their abilities. The F1 Visas are more suitable for students who wish to finish a degree and the J1 Visas are suitable for students, researchers, trainees and more who want to develop their skills and gain experience in the United States. They also differ in funding, requirements, on and off campus working. With a J1 Visa you can only work for the organization you applied to and with the F1 Visa you can work part-time on and off campus!
Which documents are required for the J2 Visa?
As for the J2 Visa, you need these documents: a valid passport, the printed out DS-160 Form, the application fee receipt, a 2×2 photo of yourself, SEVIS i-901 fee, insurance fee, DS-2019 Form, the DS-7002 Form depending on which program your J1 Visa holder applied for and the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate.
Can J2 dependents get work permission?
Dependents of J-2 may apply for job permission from the USCIS as long as the employment is not intended to provide financial support to J-1. Processing by USCIS takes 3-5 months on average. To secure a work permit, it is not mandatory for a J-2 employee to demonstrate evidence of special skills!
Why should YOU apply for the J1/J2 Visa?
The US, which is the perfect place for foreign students, is renowned for its diversity. It will not only give you experience with their versatile research methods as a foreign student studying in the US, it will also open up a wide variety of job opportunities for you. Many internship programs are offered by universities in the USA, so studying there will help your professional career get started.
What Sponsors needed for the J1 Visa applicants?
The sponsors responsibility is to conduct the exchange visitor program by the Secretary of State. They can be academic institutions, specific types of businesses, educational organizations, cultural organizations and non-profits. The sponsors are usually third parties that work with the hosts but in some cases they can be the hosts themselves.
