5 Crucial Steps to Take Before Applying for a J1 Visa! The following are…

5 Crucial Steps to Take Before Applying for a J1 Visa!

The following are the most important steps to take before applying for a J1 Visa: 1. Apply for and be accepted into an exchange visitor program; 2. After being accepted, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee; 3. check the validity of your passport; 4. gather all required visa documents; and 5. schedule an interview with the Embassy/Consulate.

Is it possible to change the status of your Exchange Visa?

If you marry a U.S. citizen or receive a job offer, you will be able to request a change in your nonimmigrant status through the Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States (USCIS). There is no need to apply for a new Visa if your Visa status changes through the USCIS while you are in the country. If you leave the United States, however, you must reapply for a Visa in the appropriate category for your travel.

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.

What documents are required for the J2 Visa?

Because they are applying to be their dependents, J2 Visa Applicants will need the same forms as J1 Visa Applicants. The DS-160 Form, your J1 Visa holder’s DS-2019 Form, and, if applicable, a DS-7002 Form based on their program choice are all required forms. Remember to bring a birth certificate if you are the J1 Visa holder’s child or a marriage certificate if you are the J1 Visa holder’s spouse!

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.

What are the J2 Visa’s BENEFITS?

Many benefits are available to J2 Visa holders that are not available to other dependent Visa holders. They can join their J1 Visa holder in their exchange program in the United States, in addition to accompanying their spouse or parent. They are also permitted to study and work in the United States as long as their J1 Visa holder is present!

What are the requirements for J1 Visa hosts?

Because they provide the actual training, internship, or education program, the hosts are one of the most important parts of the J1 Visa process. They can be a business, school, or other institution in the United States, and in order to be considered a host, they must have the necessary equipment, facilities, and personnel to provide the J1 Visa holders with the best possible experience.

What are the benefits of applying for a J1/J2 visa?

The United States, which is ideal for international students, is known for its diversity. As a foreign student studying in the United States, it will not only provide you with experience with their versatile research methods, but it will also open up a wide range of job opportunities for you. Universities in the United States offer many internship programs, so studying there will help you start your professional career.