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What is the required funding of the J2 Visa Applicants?

The J1 Visa holder is accountable for helping the J-2 dependents financially when they are in the U.S. If the minimum funding requirements for J-2 dependents are not met by the wage, stipend or other income of the J1 holder, the J1 holder must provide proof of additional appropriate financial assistance before FSIS can issue DS-2019s to family members. The minimum funding amounts for J-2 dependents are 700 dollars for the spouse and 500 dollars for each child.

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 are the BENEFITS of the J2 Visa?

A J2 Visa holder has many benefits that other dependent Visa holders do not have. Besides the fact that they can accompany their spouse or parent they can also join their J1 Visa holder in their exchange program in the United States. They can also study and work in the U.S. as long as their J1 Visa holder is there!

Why are there so many J1/J2 applicants?

The United States is an amazing diverse place that offers many opportunities to international students to study, job opportunities to trainees and exchange programs for everyone. It is no surprise that there are many J1/J2 Visa applicants yearly and that the number of applicants keeps increasing!

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!

What are the differences between a J1 and F1 Visa?

Both Visas are great opportunities for international students to further develop their abilities. The F1 Visas are more suitable for students who wish to finish a degree and the J1 Visas are suitable for students, researchers, trainees and more who want to develop their skills and gain experience in the United States. They also differ in funding, requirements, on and off campus working. With a J1 Visa you can only work for the organization you applied to and with the F1 Visa you can work part-time on and off campus!

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.

What are the steps of applying for the J2 Visa?

First, you need to make sure that the sponsor of your J1 Visa holder approves of dependents. Second, you will receive your own DS—2019 Form which is required to bring to the interview in order to get the Visa. Third, before you schedule your meeting you have to pay for the fees and get all your documents in order and fourth, you schedule the interview!