What documents do you need for the J1 Visa? For the J1 Visa…
What documents do you need for the J1 Visa?
For the J1 Visa you need these documents: 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, DS-2019 Form, the DS-7002 Form depending on which program you applied for.
Questions asked in the J1 Visa interview?
The most common questions during the J1 Visa interview 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?, Are you traveling with friends and family?, Have you ever been to the USA before? and many more!
What are the BENEFITS of the J1 Visa?
The J1 Visa is a different kind of nonimmigrant Visa with many benefits. Not only does it allow employment to their dependents (J2 Visa holders), it also lasts longer than the usual nonimmigrant Visas, it allows you to find job opportunities and switch to another host/sponsor if they see fit.
Almost every year, around 300,000 international visitors come to the United States through the Exchange Visitor Visa. The highest number of Exchange guests are in California with 35,000; after California we have New York with 30,000 and Florida with 15,000 visitors.
How to apply for a J2 Visa?
Before applying for this Visa you have to make sure that the sponsor of your J1 Visa holder approves of dependents. After that you will receive your own DS—2019 Form which is required to bring to the interview in order to get the Visa. Before you schedule your meeting you have to pay for the fees and get all your documents in order!
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.
Why should YOU apply for the J1/J2 Visa?
The US, which is the perfect place for foreign students, is renowned for its diversity. It will not only give you experience with their versatile research methods as a foreign student studying in the US, it will also open up a wide variety of job opportunities for you. Many internship programs are offered by universities in the USA, so studying there will help your professional career get started.
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!
