What are the distinctions between a J1 and J2 visa? The J1 Visa, also…

What are the requirements for an Exchange Visa (J1/J2) from the embassy?

These Visas have nearly identical requirements, including a valid passport, a SEVIS i-901 fee, an insurance fee, a printed DS-160 Form, an application fee receipt, and a 2×2 photo of yourself. For J1 Visa applicants, the DS-7002 Form and the I-94 document, as well as the birth/marriage certificate, depending on which program they applied for. For J2 Visa applicants, the DS-7002 Form and the I-94 document, depending on which program their J1 Visa holder applied for.