How many Exchange Visitor Visa holders are in the US? Via the J1…
How many Exchange Visitor Visa holders are in the US?
Via the J1 Exchange Visitor Program each year, about 300,000 foreign tourists from 200 countries and territories come to the U.S. The highest number of exchange guests (35,000) is actually hosted by California, followed by New York (30,000) and Florida (15,000). J1 Visa holders mainly come from: China (40,000), Great Britain (20,000) and Germany (20,000).
Who is eligible to apply for the J2 Visa and what type of Visa is it?
To be able to apply for the J2 Visa you need a family member (your spouse) who is a J1 Visa applicant/holder. Even if your relative has a J1 Visa only a few people in their circle are eligible to apply. If you are their spouse or a minor child under the age of 21 and unmarried then you can apply for the non-immigrant dependent Visa.
Differences between the J1 and J2 Visa Application?
The requirements are pretty similar but in some ways they differ. For a J1 Visa you need: 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.
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How to apply for a J1 Visa?
Before you can even apply for this Visa, you need to select the type of J1 Visa program you want to enroll in. After that you need a sponsor which will help you with the application process. You get the DS-2019 Form from them and have to pay for the SEVIS Fee. After that you have to complete the Online nonimmigrant Visa application, the DS-160 and schedule an interview with the Embassy or Consulate.
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!
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.
Can J1 Visa holder transfer to another sponsor?
J1 Visa holders can switch to another sponsor if they want to but to be able to do that they must switch to a sponsor with the same program category and get their approval from the responsible State Department Officer.
