What kind of questions are asked in the J1 Visa interview? During the…

What kind of questions are asked in the J1 Visa interview?

During the J1 Visa interview most questions will be related to your occupation and intentions of going to the United States. Some examples 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? and more!

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).

What categories does the J1 Visa have?

Because this type of Visa is intended for people to gain skills in the United States for a specific amount of time, there are many programs that fall into it. These are divided into private sector programs and government/academic programs. People eligible for these programs are: college/university students, research scholars, specialists, secondary school students, short-term scholars, inters, camp counselors, professors, trainees, teachers, international visitors, government visitors and Au pairs.

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!

What Forms do you need for the J2 Visa?

When it comes to 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 documents do you need for the J1 Visa?

For the J1 Visa you need these documents: 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.

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.

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.