Why is the United States the first choice for research work and studying?…
Why is the United States the first choice for research work and studying?
There are many reasons why the United States is one of the top picks not only for international students but also for professors or trainees wanting to participate in an exchange visitor program. Some of the reasons are: colleges in the United States offer a high – quality education, a culturally diverse environment, internships and career advancement for their students, specialized services and more.
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.
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.
How many J2 Visas have been issued?
J2 Visas just like F2 Visas are dependent temporary nonimmigrant Visas which not everyone is eligible for. In order to apply you need to be the spouse or unmarried child of the J1/F1 Visa holder. In comparison there are less J2 Visa applicants than the J1 Visa, therefore around 40,000 have been issued in past years.
How to pass the J1 Visa interview?
There are a few things you need to keep in mind before you get interviewed for the J1 Visa interview. In order to pass this during the interview your answers should be short and sweet, you need to have your documents in order, tell them about your plans coming back to your country (even if you want to stay in the US), explain the exact reasons why you want to go to America and answer everything with a smile!
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!
Can a J2 Visa Holder study in the US?
J2 dependents can study in the United States if they want to. To study with this type of Visa, you are not required to apply for the F1 Visa like most international students do. If your J2 Visa status expires while you are studying, then you must switch to the F1 Visa, to be able to complete the course.
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.
