What do U.S. Universities offer to Exchange visitors? American universities are known to…
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.
When can you work in the US as a J2 dependent?
If a J2 dependent after arriving in the US wants to work in order to support themselves then they can apply for the work authorization. If it is approved, then the USCIS is going to issue an EAD (Employment Authorization Document). EAD works as evidence of your work authorization and the J2 dependent can work only after receiving it.
What are the BENEFITS of the J1 Visa?
The J1 Visa is a different kind of nonimmigrant Visa with many benefits. Not only does it allow employment to their dependents (J2 Visa holders), it also lasts longer than the usual nonimmigrant Visas, it allows you to find job opportunities and switch to another host/sponsor if they see fit.
As for the J2 Visa, you need these documents: a valid passport, the printed out DS-160 Form, the application fee receipt, a 2×2 photo of yourself, SEVIS i-901 fee, insurance fee, DS-2019 Form, the DS-7002 Form depending on which program your J1 Visa holder applied for and the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate.
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!
What are the differences between a J1 and F1 Visa?
Both Visas are great opportunities for international students to further develop their abilities. The F1 Visas are more suitable for students who wish to finish a degree and the J1 Visas are suitable for students, researchers, trainees and more who want to develop their skills and gain experience in the United States. They also differ in funding, requirements, on and off campus working. With a J1 Visa you can only work for the organization you applied to and with the F1 Visa you can work part-time on and off campus!
What Forms do you need for the J1 Visa?
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.
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.
