What are the BENEFITS of the J1 Visa? The J1 Visa is a…
What are the BENEFITS of the J1 Visa?
The J1 Visa is a different kind of nonimmigrant Visa with many benefits. Not only does it allow employment to their dependents (J2 Visa holders), it also lasts longer than the usual nonimmigrant Visas, it allows you to find job opportunities and switch to another host/sponsor if they see fit.
Who is eligible to apply for the J2 Visa and what type of Visa is it?
To be able to apply for the J2 Visa you need a family member (your spouse) who is a J1 Visa applicant/holder. Even if your relative has a J1 Visa only a few people in their circle are eligible to apply. If you are their spouse or a minor child under the age of 21 and unmarried then you can apply for the non-immigrant dependent Visa.
What can YOU benefit from going to the US as an Exchange visitor?
The US is known for its variety, and is the ideal location for those looking to advance their career. Through its flexible research methods, it will not only provide you with experience, it will also open up a wide range of career opportunities for you. Universities in the USA offer multiple internship programs, so studying or completing an internship there will allow your professional career to flourish.
What happens if you are ACCEPTED into an Exchange Visitor Program?
You will be enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) when you are accepted into the exchange visitor program you plan to take part in. Then, you will have to pay for the SEVIS I-901 Fee and a SEVIS-generated Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (Form DS-2019) is given to you after your program sponsor enters your information into the SEVIS system.
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 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.
J1/J2 Required Visa Forms?
The Forms which J1 Visa Applicants need to fill and take with them in the interview with the American Embassy or Consulate are: The DS-160 Form, the DS-2019 Form and the DS-7002 if it is required based on the program the Visa applicant has chosen to participate in. And as for 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 much does the J1/J2 Visa cost?
For any J applicant, the US State Department charges a Visa Application Fee. The fee is currently $160 USD, although it is subject to adjustment and applicants are advised to review the most up to date fee on the U.S. Embassy website prior to their embassy interview.
