What are the BENEFITS of the J1 Visa? The J1 Visa is a…

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.

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!

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.

Required additional documents for the J1 Visa?

The American Embassy or Consulate is allowed to ask for additional information even if you have all the required documents in your interview. When it comes to Exchange Visitor Visa Applicants, they ask for: evidence of the reason why you are traveling to the U.S., the purpose of departing the U.S. after the trip and financial proof that you can cover up all your costs during the trip!

What documents do you need for work authorization as a J2 dependent?

The required documents needed to be able to work as a J2 dependent are the I-765 documents and Application for Employment Authorization. In the I-765 documents you need: a letter listing the reasons for requesting work authorization, copy of the current J2’s DS-2019 and I-94, copy of the J1’s current DS-2019, copy of the J2’s passport, proof that the J2’s income won’t support the J1 Visa holder and two photos of the J2 dependent.

Which Visa is better, J1 or F1?

The choice on whether to seek an F-1 or J-1 visa depends strongly on both your current situation and your future plans. As a student, both permits are perfect opportunities in the United States to study without limitations. The major difference, though, comes as you decide when and how you want to work before or after your studies. The F-1 visa is typically the best choice for this, since it allows you to work off campus in your profession and also allows you to work until your studies are done for one to two years. The J-1 only allows you to work on campus, by comparison. However, for the F-1, before qualifying for off-campus jobs, you would need to wait one year.

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.

Who applies for the J1/J2 Visa the most?

J1/J2 Visa applicants come from all around the world, hence why this type of Visa is so popular. With around 300,000 exchange visitors every year, most applicants for the J1 Visa come from China (with 40,000 applicants), Great Britain (with 20,000) and Germany (with 19,000).