Differences between the J1 and J2 Visa Application? The requirements are pretty similar…

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.

Where do you apply for an Exchange Visitor Visa (J1/J2)?

First you must complete all the necessary forms online (DS-160) in order to be able to apply for this type of Visa. After you gather all your documents and check your passports’ validity, you have to schedule an interview appointment with the US Embassy or Consulate. That is where you apply for the Visa while you attend the interview!

Can YOU get your dream JOB in the US through the Exchange Visa?

While you are completing your course on the Exchange Visitor Visa, you can search for jobs that are being offered around the University you are attending the course in. It is possible to have a job offer in the University/Facility you are in, so make sure you create as many connections as possible to advance in your career.

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!

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 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.

Are you eligible to apply for the J2 Visa?

Eligibility for a J-2 Visa depends on the particular exchange program provided by a sponsor organization to the J-1 non-immigrant. J-2 Visas are not permitted by the exchange categories of au pair, camp counselor, secondary school student and summer work travel. Moreover, although some categories allow a J-1 Visa holder to be accompanied by spouses and/or dependents, there are specific programs that do not.

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.