Can YOU get your dream JOB in the US through the Exchange Visa?…
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.
What Forms do you need for the J1 Visa?
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.
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).
Case by case, the processing period for a J-2 visa is different. Your visa can take more or less time to process, as U.S. Embassies have different case loads. The general time period for the processing of the J-2 visa, however, is about 30 days or 1 month. So, from the moment you send your application to the U.S. Embassy, you should expect an answer within 30 days as to whether or not you have obtained the J-2 visa.
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.
What are the general requirements of the Exchange Visitor Visa?
The general requirements for both Exchange Visitor Visas are: a valid passport, the printed out DS-160 Form, SEVIS i-901 fee, insurance fee, the application fee receipt, a 2×2 photo of yourself, DS-2019 Form, the DS-7002 Form depending on which program you applied for. Keep in mind that if you are applying for the J2 Visa you also need the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate.
What kind of questions are asked in the J1 Visa interview?
During the J1 Visa interview most questions will be related to your occupation and intentions of going to the United States. Some examples 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? and more!
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.
