Which type of Exchange Visa do you need to apply for? Depending on your…

Which type of Exchange Visa do you need to apply for?

Depending on your reason for visiting the US, you can apply for a J1 Visa, which is a nonimmigrant temporary visa for work and study, or a J2 Visa, which is also a temporary visa but only allows you to accompany a J1 Visa holder.

If you are accepted into an Exchange Visitor Program, what happens next?

When you are accepted into the exchange visitor program you want to participate in, you will be enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). After your program sponsor enters your information into the SEVIS system, you must pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee and receive a SEVIS-generated Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (Form DS-2019).

Who is the most likely to apply for a J1/J2 visa?

Applicants for J1/J2 Visas come from all over the world, which is why this type of Visa is so popular. The majority of J1 Visa applicants come from China (40,000 applicants), the United Kingdom (20,000), and Germany (around 300,000 exchange visitors per year) (with about 20,000).

When are you able to work in the United States as a J2 dependent?

If a J2 dependent wishes to work in order to support themselves after arriving in the United States, they must apply for work authorization. If your application is approved, the USCIS will issue you an EAD (Employment Authorization Document). The EAD serves as proof of employment authorization, and the J2 dependent can only work after receiving it.

What are the documents required for the J1 Visa?

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, or DS-7002 Form, depending on which program you applied for, are all required documents for the J1 Visa.

Is it possible for you to get your dream job in the United States through an Exchange Visa?

While on an Exchange Visitor Visa, you can look for jobs in the area of the university where you are taking the course. It’s possible that you’ll get a job offer at the university/facility where you’re studying, so make as many connections as you can to advance your career.

A step-by-step guide to applying for a J1 visa!

First, you must select the type of J1 Visa program in which you wish to participate. Second, you locate a sponsor who will assist you in the application process. Finally, you must complete the DS-2019 Form and pay the SEVIS fee. Fourth, you must complete the DS-160, which is an online nonimmigrant application form. Finally, you arrange for an interview with the Embassy or Consulate.

Is it possible to work in the United States on a J2 Visa?

J-2 visa holders are allowed to work in the United States if they obtain an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) passport. The processing time for EAD cards is currently 90 to 120 days.