What are Sponsors responsible for (J1 Visa)? Sponsors are in charge of conducting…

What are Sponsors responsible for (J1 Visa)?

Sponsors are in charge of conducting the exchange visitor program overall. In more details they are also responsible for J1 Visa applicants to submit the required application documents, to monitor their participation in the program, to screen eligible hosts, to make sure the J1 Visa holders are eligible for certain exchange programs and more!

3 tips on passing your J1 Visa interview!

First, make sure you get all the documents you need for the interview (the most important one being the DS Forms). Second, most embassies or consulates ask the same questions so make sure before your appointment to rehearse what you want to say in order not to get suck and third, don’t forget to mention that you want to go back to your home country after you graduate and keep your answer short but clear!

What are the restrictions of J2 Visa holders?

Even though you can work and study, you are completely dependent on your J1 Visa holder. Because of that, you can only apply for work after entering the United States. If your J1 Visa holder is in jeopardy so are you as their J2 Visa holder.

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.

Do you need Health Insurance as a J1/J2 Visa holder?

To enroll in their respective J1 visa programs, J1 visa holders and their dependents must have appropriate health insurance. Sponsors of the J visa program must ensure that program exchange visitors have insurance coverage that includes some minimum coverage and benefits that protect them for the duration of their exchange visitor program for illness or injuries. Insurance has to be effective during the program cycle of the J visa holder ‘s duration and remain in the United States.

What can YOU benefit from going to the US as an Exchange visitor?

The US is known for its variety, and is the ideal location for those looking to advance their career. Through its flexible research methods, it will not only provide you with experience, it will also open up a wide range of career opportunities for you. Universities in the USA offer multiple internship programs, so studying or completing an internship there will allow your professional career to flourish.

Step-by-step guide of the J1 Visa application process!

First: you choose the type of J1 Visa program you want to enroll in. Second:  you find a sponsor to help you with the application process. Third: you fill in the DS-2019 Form and pay for the SEVIS fee. Fourth: you complete the Online nonimmigrant application Form which is the DS-160. And fifth: you schedule the interview with the Embassy or Consulate.

Differences between a J1 and J2 Visa?

The J1 Visa or the Exchange Visitor Program is a temporary nonimmigrant visa that allows international applicants to participate in work and study based programs to travel and gain experience in the United States. As for the J2 Visa holder, they go to the US to accompany the J1 Visa holder, meaning you can only get a J2 Visa issued if you are the child or spouse of the J1 Visa applicant.