What is the cost of a J1/J2 visa? The US State Department charges a…

What is the cost of a J1/J2 visa?

The US State Department charges a Visa Application Fee to any J applicant. The fee is currently $160 USD, but it is subject to change, so applicants should check the U.S. Embassy website for the most up-to-date fee before their embassy interview.

What are the regulatory requirements for the J1/J2 Visa?

The following are the most important regulatory requirements for the J1 Visa: J1 visa holders who enter the United States on a work-based program are eligible to apply for a Social Security number and must obtain health insurance, they must come to the United States with the intent to leave after completing the program, and the length of their stay is determined by the category of the exchange program they selected and the school, employer, or other institution hosting the J1 Visa holder.  

What should you do before submitting an application for a J1 visa?

You must first apply for and be accepted into an exchange visitor program through a designated sponsoring organization before applying for the J1 Visa at the US Embassy or Consulate. After that, you must check your passport’s validity, gather all required documents, and schedule an appointment with the Embassy/Consulate.

What are the five steps to obtaining a J1 visa?

The steps for applying for a J1 Visa are as follows: You must first select the type of J1 Visa program you wish to participate in. The second step is to find a sponsor; Finally, you must complete the DS-2019 Form and pay the SEVIS fee. Fourth, you must complete the DS-160 online nonimmigrant application form, and fifth, you must schedule an interview.

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.

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.

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.

What are the J1 Visa’s BENEFITS?

The J1 Visa is a unique type of nonimmigrant visa with numerous advantages. It not only allows their dependents (J2 Visa holders) to work, but it also lasts longer than standard nonimmigrant visas, allowing you to look for work and switch hosts/sponsors if necessary.