How long does the J1 visa take to obtain? The average time it takes…
How long does the J1 visa take to obtain?
The average time it takes to apply for and be accepted for a J-1 Visa is six to eight weeks.
This procedure can take anywhere from one day (if you apply in person) to four weeks or more, depending on the consulate or embassy where you apply.
We recommend that you submit your application for J-1 sponsorship to CICD well in advance of the desired start date of your training to avoid any delays.
What are the steps to obtaining a J2 Visa?
To begin, double-check that the sponsor of your J1 Visa holder allows dependents.
Second, you will receive your own DS—2019 Form, which you must bring to the Visa interview.
Third, you must pay the fees and get all of your documents in order before scheduling your meeting,
and fourth, you must schedule the interview!
What questions are asked during the J1 Visa interview?
Why do you want to go to the United States?
What are your plans in the United States?
What do you study/work?
What are your future plans?
What are your rights as an employee in the United States?
Are you traveling with friends and family?
Have you ever been to the United States before?
and a lot more!
Is it possible for J2 dependents to work?
Dependents of J-2 may apply for work authorization from the USCIS as long as the job is not intended to support J-1 financially.
On average, USCIS processing takes 3-5 months.
It is not necessary for a J-2 employee to demonstrate evidence of special skills in order to obtain a work permit!
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.
What is the total number of J2 Visas issued?
J2 Visas, like F2 Visas, are dependent temporary nonimmigrant visas that are not available to everyone.
You must be the spouse or unmarried child of a J1/F1 Visa holder in order to apply.
Because there are fewer J2 Visa applicants than J1 Visa applicants, around 40,000 J2 Visas were issued.
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!
Is it possible for you to apply for a J2 Visa?
The specific exchange program provided by a sponsor organization to the J-1 non-immigrant determines eligibility for a J-2 Visa.
The au pair, camp counselor, secondary school student, and summer work travel exchange categories do not allow J-2 Visas.
Furthermore, while some categories allow a J-1 Visa holder to bring their spouses and/or dependents with them, others do not.
