When can you work in the US as a J2 dependent? If a…

When can you work in the US as a J2 dependent?

If a J2 dependent after arriving in the US wants to work in order to support themselves then they can apply for the work authorization. If it is approved, then the USCIS is going to issue an EAD (Employment Authorization Document). EAD works as evidence of your work authorization and the J2 dependent can work only after receiving it.

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 are the general requirements of the Exchange Visitor Visa?

The general requirements for both Exchange Visitor Visas are: a valid passport, the printed out DS-160 Form, SEVIS i-901 fee, insurance fee, the application fee receipt, a 2×2 photo of yourself, DS-2019 Form, the DS-7002 Form depending on which program you applied for. Keep in mind that if you are applying for the J2 Visa you also need the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate.

Why are there so many J1/J2 applicants?

The United States is an amazing diverse place that offers many opportunities to international students to study, job opportunities to trainees and exchange programs for everyone. It is no surprise that there are many J1/J2 Visa applicants yearly and that the number of applicants keeps increasing!

How many J2 Visas have been issued?

J2 Visas just like F2 Visas are dependent temporary nonimmigrant Visas which not everyone is eligible for. In order to apply you need to be the spouse or unmarried child of the J1/F1 Visa holder. In comparison there are less J2 Visa applicants than the J1 Visa, therefore around 40,000 have been issued in past years.

How to apply for a J2 Visa?

Before applying for this Visa you have to make sure that the sponsor of your J1 Visa holder approves of dependents. After that you will receive your own DS—2019 Form which is required to bring to the interview in order to get the Visa. Before you schedule your meeting you have to pay for the fees and get all your documents in order!

What categories does the J1 Visa have?

Because this type of Visa is intended for people to gain skills in the United States for a specific amount of time, there are many programs that fall into it. These are divided into private sector programs and government/academic programs. People eligible for these programs are: college/university students, research scholars, specialists, secondary school students, short-term scholars, inters, camp counselors, professors, trainees, teachers, international visitors, government visitors and Au pairs.

Can J1 Visa holders switch to other categories?

J1 Visa holders can change/switch to another category if they wish but in order to do that they must switch to a category related to their purpose of their visit and the switch must be necessary due to the circumstances.