J1/J2 Required Visa Forms? The Forms which J1 Visa Applicants need to fill…
J1/J2 Required Visa Forms?
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. And as for the J2 Visa Applicants, the Forms that they need are similar to the J1 Visa Applicants because they are applying to be their dependents. The required Forms are: the DS-160 Form, your J1 Visa holders’ DS-2019 Form and if the J1 Visa holder has a DS-7002 Form based on their program choice then that too. Keep in mind that you also need to bring with you a birth certificate if you are the child of the J1 Visa holder or a marriage certificate if you are their spouse!
How many J2 Visas have been issued?
J2 Visas just like F2 Visas are dependent temporary nonimmigrant Visas which not everyone is eligible for. In order to apply you need to be the spouse or unmarried child of the J1/F1 Visa holder. In comparison there are less J2 Visa applicants than the J1 Visa, therefore around 40,000 have been issued in past years.
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!
What does the embassy require for an Exchange Visa (J1/J2)?
These Visas have almost the same requirements such as: 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 and the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate.
Can J1 Visa Holders apply for the green card?
Yes, it is possible to transition from a J1 visa to a green card status, although not all holders of a J1 visa would be eligible for a green card. First of all, you must show that you have strong connections to your home country in order to receive a J1 visa and that you intend to return there after your J1 visa expires. After that the alien must file an I-140 petition with the USCIS in order to receive a green card. It is necessary to apply for an Adjustment of Status (AOS) or for an immigrant visa after this.
How to extend your Exchange Visa stay?
The responsible officer has the right to extend the program of a participant to its full regulatory period, that is to say, to the limit imposed by regulations specific to a type of program or to the designation of a program sponsor. The participant is issued with a new Form DS-2019 that represents the extension. For extraordinary or rare situations, extensions past the full length of the program are approved under some program types, with the approval of the Department of State. In order to receive approval for such extensions, the responsible officer must send an electronic request explaining the petition and, on behalf of the participant, provide the Department of State with supporting documents.
5 Important Steps before applying for the J1 Visa!
The most important steps before applying for the J1 Visa are: 1. Applying for and being accepted into an exchange visitor program; 2. Paying the SEVIS I-901 Fee after getting accepted; 3. Checking the validity of your passport; 4. Gathering all the required documents for the Visa and 5. Scheduling an interview with the Embassy/Consulate.
What do U.S. Universities offer to Exchange visitors?
American universities are known to offer their students internship options and courses with hands-on experience. This helps students get a better impression of the American employment market while motivating them to make contacts before graduation so that they can begin their career growth as quickly as possible. This means that you will be able to pursue a job by studying in the US before finishing your studies and putting yourself in the right career path.
