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.

5 important tips to pass your J1 interview!

First you need to gather all the documents needed for the interview, this includes the Form DS-2019 or Form DS-7002 depending on where you are participating. Second, pay attention to all the questions being asked and keep your answers short and clean. Third, before you go to the interview prepare and explanation as to why you want to travel/work in the US in order to not get stuck while being interviewed. Fourth, talk about your family and how you want to return to your country after finishing the exchange program and last but not least be positive and confident, don’t forget to smile!

What are the BENEFITS of the J2 Visa?

A J2 Visa holder has many benefits that other dependent Visa holders do not have. Besides the fact that they can accompany their spouse or parent they can also join their J1 Visa holder in their exchange program in the United States. They can also study and work in the U.S. as long as their J1 Visa holder is there!

How long does it take to get the J2 Visa?

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.

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.

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.

3 States with the most J1/J2 Visa holders?

Almost every year, around 300,000 international visitors come to the United States through the Exchange Visitor Visa. The highest number of Exchange guests are in California with 35,000; after California we have New York with 30,000 and Florida with 15,000 visitors.

Why should YOU apply for the J1/J2 Visa?

The US, which is the perfect place for foreign students, is renowned for its diversity. It will not only give you experience with their versatile research methods as a foreign student studying in the US, it will also open up a wide variety of job opportunities for you. Many internship programs are offered by universities in the USA, so studying there will help your professional career get started.