What kinds of EXCHANGE VISAS does the United States provide? The J1 and J2…

What kinds of EXCHANGE VISAS does the United States provide?

The J1 and J2 exchange visitor visas are available in the United States. You should apply for the J1 Visa if you want to participate in work and study programs in the United States, but you should apply for the J2 Visa if you only want 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).

What are the requirements for an Exchange Visitor 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, and the DS-7002 Form, depending on which program you applied for, are all required documents for each Exchange Visitor Visa. All of the above documents, as well as the I-94 document and the birth/marriage certificate, are required for the J2 Visa.

Is it possible for a J1 visa holder to change sponsors?

J1 Visa holders can change sponsors if they want to, but they must do so with a sponsor that is in the same program category as them and get approval from the responsible State Department Officer.

Why is there such a high number of J1/J2 applicants?

The United States is a fascinatingly diverse country that provides many opportunities for international students to study, trainees to find work, and everyone to participate in exchange programs. It’s no surprise that there are a large number of J1/J2 Visa applicants each year, and that the number continues to rise!

What is the amount of money that J2 visa applicants must have?

When in the United States, the J1 Visa holder is responsible for financially assisting J-2 dependents. Before FSIS can issue DS-2019s to family members, the J1 holder must show proof of additional appropriate financial assistance if the minimum funding requirements for J-2 dependents are not met by the J1 holder’s wage, stipend, or other income. J-2 dependents must have a minimum funding amount of $700 for the spouse and $500 for each child.

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).

What documents are required for the J1 Visa?

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 are the forms that J1 Visa Applicants must fill out and bring with them to their interview with the American Embassy or Consulate.