Which Visa is better, J1 or F1? The choice on whether to seek…
Which Visa is better, J1 or F1?
The choice on whether to seek an F-1 or J-1 visa depends strongly on both your current situation and your future plans. As a student, both permits are perfect opportunities in the United States to study without limitations. The major difference, though, comes as you decide when and how you want to work before or after your studies. The F-1 visa is typically the best choice for this, since it allows you to work off campus in your profession and also allows you to work until your studies are done for one to two years. The J-1 only allows you to work on campus, by comparison. However, for the F-1, before qualifying for off-campus jobs, you would need to wait one year.
TOP 3 Countries for Receiving J1 Visas!
Even though there are around 300,000 exchange visitors in the United States every year, three countries stand out with the number of applicants they have for the J1/J2 Visa. In the first place we have China with 40,000 applicants; second place is Great Britain with 20,000 and last but not least Germany with 19,000 applicants.
What do U.S. Universities offer to Exchange visitors?
American universities are known to offer their students internship options and courses with hands-on experience. This helps students get a better impression of the American employment market while motivating them to make contacts before graduation so that they can begin their career growth as quickly as possible. This means that you will be able to pursue a job by studying in the US before finishing your studies and putting yourself in the right career path.
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!
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.
How to apply for a J1 Visa?
Before you can even apply for this Visa, you need to select the type of J1 Visa program you want to enroll in. After that you need a sponsor which will help you with the application process. You get the DS-2019 Form from them and have to pay for the SEVIS Fee. After that you have to complete the Online nonimmigrant Visa application, the DS-160 and schedule an interview with the Embassy or Consulate.
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.
Differences between the J1 and J2 Visa Application?
The requirements are pretty similar but in some ways they differ. For a J1 Visa you need: 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.
