What do U.S. Universities offer to Exchange visitors? American universities are known to…
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.
How long does it take to get the J1 visa?
It takes six to eight weeks on average to apply for a J-1 Visa and be accepted. Depending on the particular consulate or embassy where you apply, this procedure can take anywhere from one day (if you may apply in person) to four or more weeks. To avoid possible delays, we recommend that you send to CICD your application for J-1 sponsorship well in advance of the desired start date of your training.
How long can you stay in the US with the J1/J2 Visa?
The length of time you will stay in the U.S. under your J-1 visa depends on your particular program, but, except under some cases, the limit can be seven years. As for the holders of the J2 visa, the length of the visa varies, since the holders of the J2 visa are permitted to remain for the same length as the holders of the J1 exchange visa. So, if their program is going to last two years, then the holder of the J2 can stay for the full term of two years or less.
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.
3 steps you need to follow before applying for the Exchange Visa!
The first step is to apply for and be accepted into an exchange visitor program through a designated sponsoring organization. Second step is to pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee and third is to collect all the required documents for the Visa interview!
Additional Requirements for the J1 Visa?
Even if you apply with all the required documentation in the embassy/consulate, they might ask you for additional documents. For Exchange Visitor Visa Applicants, they mainly request evidence of: the reason why you are traveling to the United States, the purpose of departing the U.S. after your trip and financial proof that you can pay all costs of the trip.
What are Sponsors responsible for (J1 Visa)?
Sponsors are in charge of conducting the exchange visitor program overall. In more details they are also responsible for J1 Visa applicants to submit the required application documents, to monitor their participation in the program, to screen eligible hosts, to make sure the J1 Visa holders are eligible for certain exchange programs and more!
What is a J1 and J2 Visa?
The J1 Visa is a nonimmigrant temporary Visa issued for research academics, professors and exchange visitors engaging in programs that facilitate cultural exchange, especially in the United States to receive medical or business training. As for the J2 Visa, this type of Visa is for unmarried children under the age of 21 or the spouse that accompanies the J1 Visa holder during their stay. The J2 Visa holder stays with the J1 Visa holder until they both have to return home after their education program ends.
