What kind of questions are asked in the J1 Visa interview? During the…
What kind of questions are asked in the J1 Visa interview?
During the J1 Visa interview most questions will be related to your occupation and intentions of going to the United States. Some examples 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? and more!
Can you change your Exchange Visa status?
If for example, you marry a U.S. citizen or get a job offer, you will be able to request a change in your nonimmigrant status via the U.S. to another category through the Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If your Visa status changes through the USCIS then, there is no need to apply for a new Visa while you are in the United States. However, if you leave the United States, you have to apply for a Visa again but in the appropriate category of your travel.
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.
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!
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.
Which documents do you need for the Exchange Visa interview?
The documents needed to be able to apply for the J Visas at the embassy/consulate 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.
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 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.
