5 important tips to pass your J1 interview! First you need to gather…

5 important tips to pass your J1 interview!

First you need to gather all the documents needed for the interview, this includes the Form DS-2019 or Form DS-7002 depending on where you are participating. Second, pay attention to all the questions being asked and keep your answers short and clean. Third, before you go to the interview prepare and explanation as to why you want to travel/work in the US in order to not get stuck while being interviewed. Fourth, talk about your family and how you want to return to your country after finishing the exchange program and last but not least be positive and confident, don’t forget to smile!

How long can you stay in the US with the J1 Visa?

Because the J1 Visa is a temporary nonimmigrant Visa, the exchange visitors’ stay in America is limited. Depending on the J-1 visa type, the length of a participant’s stay usually varies from a few weeks to several years. Although short-term scholars can remain for as little as a day, doctors can be allowed to stay for up to seven years in the United States. J1 Visa holders that fall into the Travel and Summer Work category can stay in the US 30 days after they complete their work program. During this time, they are not allowed to work but they can travel around.

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!

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.

Who is eligible for the J1 Visa?

Depending on the qualifications, abilities and intent of the applicant ‘s visit to the U.S., the J-1 visa eligibility requirements vary from one program category to another, such as age limits, prior job experience, or school enrollment. The program categories are usually designed for recent graduates, teachers, researchers and current students.

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!

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 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.