Which documents do you need for an Exchange Visitor Visa? The documents needed…
Which documents do you need for an Exchange Visitor Visa?
The documents needed for each Exchange Visitor Visa are: 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. For the J2 Visa all the documents mentioned above are necessary plus the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate.
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.
What happens if you are ACCEPTED into an Exchange Visitor Program?
You will be enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) when you are accepted into the exchange visitor program you plan to take part in. Then, you will have to pay for the SEVIS I-901 Fee and a SEVIS-generated Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (Form DS-2019) is given to you after your program sponsor enters your information into the SEVIS system.
Can J2 dependents get work permission?
Dependents of J-2 may apply for job permission from the USCIS as long as the employment is not intended to provide financial support to J-1. Processing by USCIS takes 3-5 months on average. To secure a work permit, it is not mandatory for a J-2 employee to demonstrate evidence of special skills!
Will finishing an internship in the U.S. help you find a JOB?
The completion of a US internship as a foreign student opens up so many doors for career development. Universities in the United States support their students / interns by giving them jobs at the university, or even better by helping them make connections whilst completing their internship, in order to give them more career options to pick from.
Additional Requirements for the J1 Visa?
Even if you apply with all the required documentation in the embassy/consulate, they might ask you for additional documents. For Exchange Visitor Visa Applicants, they mainly request evidence of: the reason why you are traveling to the United States, the purpose of departing the U.S. after your trip and financial proof that you can pay all costs of the trip.
What type of EXCHANGE VISAS does the US offer?
The United States offers two types of exchange visitor Visas, J1 and J2. If you want to participate in work and study based programs in the US then you should apply for the J1 Visa, but if you only want to accompany a J1 Visa holder then you should apply for the J2 Visa.
What are Hosts needed for the J1 Visa applicants?
The hosts are one of the most important parts of the J1 Visa process because they provide the actual training, internship or education program. They can be a business, school or other institution in the United States, where in order for them to be considered as a host they need to have the correct equipment, appropriate facilities and personnel to give the J1 Visa holders the right experience.
