What type of EXCHANGE VISAS does the US offer? The United States offers…
What type of EXCHANGE VISAS does the US offer?
The United States offers two types of exchange visitor Visas, J1 and J2. If you want to participate in work and study based programs in the US then you should apply for the J1 Visa, but if you only want to accompany a J1 Visa holder then you should apply for the J2 Visa.
Can YOU get your dream JOB in the US through the Exchange Visa?
While you are completing your course on the Exchange Visitor Visa, you can search for jobs that are being offered around the University you are attending the course in. It is possible to have a job offer in the University/Facility you are in, so make sure you create as many connections as possible to advance in your career.
5 important tips to pass your J1 interview!
First you need to gather all the documents needed for the interview, this includes the Form DS-2019 or Form DS-7002 depending on where you are participating. Second, pay attention to all the questions being asked and keep your answers short and clean. Third, before you go to the interview prepare and explanation as to why you want to travel/work in the US in order to not get stuck while being interviewed. Fourth, talk about your family and how you want to return to your country after finishing the exchange program and last but not least be positive and confident, don’t forget to smile!
The steps of applying for the J1 Visa go like this: First, you choose the type of J1 Visa program you want to enroll in; Second, you find a sponsor; Third, you fill in the DS-2019 Form and pay for the SEVIS fee; Fourth, you complete the Online nonimmigrant application form which is the DS-160 and fifth, you schedule the interview.
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.
Who applies for the J1/J2 Visa the most?
J1/J2 Visa applicants come from all around the world, hence why this type of Visa is so popular. With around 300,000 exchange visitors every year, most applicants for the J1 Visa come from China (with 40,000 applicants), Great Britain (with 20,000) and Germany (with 19,000).
Can you work in the US with a J2 Visa?
J-2 visa holders are eligible to work in the United States as long as they receive a U.S. EAD (Employment Authorization Document) passport. EAD cards are currently being processed for up to 90 to 120 days.
What are the differences between a J1 and J2 Visa application?
The requirements are basically the same: a valid passport, SEVIS i-901 fee, insurance fee, the printed out DS-160 Form, the application fee receipt, a 2×2 photo of yourself, the DS-2019 Form, for the J1 Visa applicants the DS-7002 Form depending on which program they applied for and as for the J2 Visa the DS-7002 Form depending on which program their J1 Visa holder applied for, the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate.
