How can you extend the duration of your Exchange Visa? The responsible…
How can you extend the duration of your Exchange Visa?
The responsible officer has the authority to extend a participant’s program to the end of its regulatory period, that is, to the time limit imposed by regulations specific to a program type or to the designation of a program sponsor.
A new Form DS-2019 is issued to the participant to represent the extension.
Extensions beyond the full duration of the program are approved under some program types, with the approval of the Department of State, in exceptional or rare circumstances.
To receive approval for such extensions, the responsible officer must send an electronic request outlining the petition and providing supporting documents on behalf of the participant to the Department of State.
What are the responsibilities of J1 Visa Sponsors?
Sponsors are in charge of the overall operation of the exchange visitor program.
They are also in charge of ensuring that J1 Visa applicants submit all required application documents, monitoring their participation in the program, screening eligible hosts, and ensuring that J1 Visa holders are eligible for specific exchange programs, among other things!
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.
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.
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 to work in the United States on a J2 Visa?
J-2 visa holders are allowed to work in the United States if they obtain an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) passport.
The processing time for EAD cards is currently 90 to 120 days.
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!
What is the difference between a J1 and J2 visa?
The J1 Visa is a nonimmigrant temporary visa for research academics, professors, and exchange visitors participating in cultural exchange programs, particularly in the United States for medical or business training.
The J2 Visa is for unmarried children under the age of 21 or the spouse of a J1 Visa holder who is accompanying them during their stay.
The J2 Visa holder stays with the J1 Visa holder until both of their education programs are completed and they must return home.
