What documents do you need for work authorization as a J2 dependent? The…
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.
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!
Why is the United States the first choice for research work and studying?
There are many reasons why the United States is one of the top picks not only for international students but also for professors or trainees wanting to participate in an exchange visitor program. Some of the reasons are: colleges in the United States offer a high – quality education, a culturally diverse environment, internships and career advancement for their students, specialized services and more.
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!
What are some regulatory requirements of the J Visa?
Some regulatory requirements of the J Visa are: J1 Visa holders who enter the U.S. on a work-based program can apply for a Social Security Number, they must also get health insurance, they must come to the U.S. with the intent to leave after completing the program and their stay duration is determined by the category of the exchange program they chose and the school or employer or other institution hosting the J1 Visa holder.
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!
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.
Who applies for the J1/J2 Visa the most?
J1/J2 Visa applicants come from all around the world, hence why this type of Visa is so popular. With around 300,000 exchange visitors every year, most applicants for the J1 Visa come from China (with 40,000 applicants), Great Britain (with 20,000) and Germany (with 19,000).
