Which Visa is better, J1 or F1? The choice on whether to seek…
Which Visa is better, J1 or F1?
The choice on whether to seek an F-1 or J-1 visa depends strongly on both your current situation and your future plans. As a student, both permits are perfect opportunities in the United States to study without limitations. The major difference, though, comes as you decide when and how you want to work before or after your studies. The F-1 visa is typically the best choice for this, since it allows you to work off campus in your profession and also allows you to work until your studies are done for one to two years. The J-1 only allows you to work on campus, by comparison. However, for the F-1, before qualifying for off-campus jobs, you would need to wait one year.
Which documents do you need for the Exchange Visa interview?
The documents needed to be able to apply for the J Visas at the embassy/consulate are: a valid passport, the printed out DS-160 Form, SEVIS i-901 fee, insurance fee, the application fee receipt, a 2×2 photo of yourself, DS-2019 Form, the DS-7002 Form depending on which program you applied for. Keep in mind that if you are applying for the J2 Visa you also need the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate.
3 steps you need to follow before applying for the Exchange Visa!
The first step is to apply for and be accepted into an exchange visitor program through a designated sponsoring organization. Second step is to pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee and third is to collect all the required documents for the Visa interview!
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to apply for a J2 Visa?
Before applying for this Visa you have to make sure that the sponsor of your J1 Visa holder approves of dependents. After that you will receive your own DS—2019 Form which is required to bring to the interview in order to get the Visa. Before you schedule your meeting you have to pay for the fees and get all your documents in order!
