How many Exchange Visitor Visa holders are in the US? Via the J1…
How many Exchange Visitor Visa holders are in the US?
Via the J1 Exchange Visitor Program each year, about 300,000 foreign tourists from 200 countries and territories come to the U.S. The highest number of exchange guests (35,000) is actually hosted by California, followed by New York (30,000) and Florida (15,000). J1 Visa holders mainly come from: China (40,000), Great Britain (20,000) and Germany (20,000).
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 should YOU do before applying for the J1 Visa?
Before applying for the J1 Visa at the US Embassy or Consulate, you must first apply for and be accepted into an exchange visitor program through a designated sponsoring organization. After that you need to check the validity of your passport, gather all the required documents and schedule an interview with the Embassy/Consulate.
Can J1 Visa Holders apply for the green card?
Yes, it is possible to transition from a J1 visa to a green card status, although not all holders of a J1 visa would be eligible for a green card. First of all, you must show that you have strong connections to your home country in order to receive a J1 visa and that you intend to return there after your J1 visa expires. After that the alien must file an I-140 petition with the USCIS in order to receive a green card. It is necessary to apply for an Adjustment of Status (AOS) or for an immigrant visa after this.
Differences between a J1 and J2 Visa?
The J1 Visa or the Exchange Visitor Program is a temporary nonimmigrant visa that allows international applicants to participate in work and study based programs to travel and gain experience in the United States. As for the J2 Visa holder, they go to the US to accompany the J1 Visa holder, meaning you can only get a J2 Visa issued if you are the child or spouse of the J1 Visa applicant.
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.
Regulatory requirements of the J1/J2 Visa?
The most important regulatory requirements of the J1 Visa are: J1 Visa holders who enter the U.S. on a work-based program can apply for a Social Security Number, they must also get health insurance, they must come to the U.S. with the intent to leave after completing the program and their stay duration is determined by the category of the exchange program they chose and the school or employer or other institution hosting the J1 Visa holder.
Can A J2 visa be rejected?
The U.S. Embassy/Consulate will decide if the family has sufficient funds to cover living expenses in the U.S. when family members apply for J-2 visas. The J-2 visa could be refused if the consular officer has a reason to suspect that a prospective J-2 dependent has a previous intention of working in the U.S. to provide financial support.
