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USA J1 / J2 VISA VISA
Overview
The Exchange Visitor J-1 non-immigrant visa is for applicants who wish to take part in work and study-based exchange and visitor programs in the U.S.
J-1 exchange visitors come to the United States as part of the US graduate medical education programs or for training at US medical schools, attend clinical exchange programs, to teach, study, receive training, or demonstrate special skills.
These programs are sponsored by an educational or other non-profit institution, which must be accredited through the Exchange Visitor Program designated by the U.S. State Department.
The outcome of your visa is entirely dependent on the visa interview. CONFIDENCE, CLARITY and CONVICTION in your delivery is key to make a positive impression on the visa officer and to be successful at the visa interview.
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Visa Process
Step 1:
Completing the online DS160 form.
Step 2:
Creating online case profile.
Step 3:
Generating CGI and payment of applicable visa fee.
Step 4:
Scheduling the visa biometric (OFC) and interview appointments.
Step 5:
Collating all relevant documents including all financial related documents.
Step 6:
DS – 2019
Step7:
Appearing for the visa interview.
Step 8:
Collection of passport.
Photo Specifications
2 inches x 2 inches with 70 - 80% face in white background. Only required for children under 14 and drop-box eligible applicants.
Processing Time
Subject to interview availability
Disclaimer
Visa fee, processing time, procedures etc. are subject to change at any time and is at the discretion of the embassy.
Documents Required
- OFC and Interview appointment confirmation.
- DS160 confirmation.
- DS-2019 and SEVIS payment confirmation.
- Original passport with minimum 6 months validity prior to submission and with two available blank pages.
- Any previous / expired passport with an expired USA visa.
- Evidence of ongoing and completed education.
- Evidence of employment / business.
- Evidence of income, savings and investments.
- Sponsorship documents from India (if applicable).
- Sponsorship documents from USA (if applicable).
- Marriage certificate, children’s birth certificate (if applicable).
- ID docs.
Frequently asked questions
It is at the discretion of the visa officer at the Embassy if they wish to call you in for a personal interview or not.
3 months before your intended date of travel.
The Form DS-2019 or “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status” permits a prospective exchange visitor to seek an interview at a US Embassy in order to obtain a J visa to enter the United States.
The Form DS-2019 identifies the exchange visitor and their designated sponsor and provides a brief description of the exchange visitor’s program, including the start and end date, category of exchange, and an estimate of the cost of the exchange program.
SEVIS – Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.
For complete details please refer to https://www.ice.gov/sevis
If you are a spouse and/or minor child of a J1 visa holder in the US, you qualify as a dependent. Children over the age of 21 are not eligible as dependents.
You can travel one month before start of the program.
The Form I-20 is only for F-1, F-2, M-1, and M-2 statuses. J-1 and J-2 status holders have an equivalent Form DS-2019 which is issued by a United States Department of State-designated J exchange visitor program.
OFC appointment is to be scheduled at least one day before the visa interview appointment.
No. You would need to pay a new visa fee and apply for a new visa.
Typically, the processing time is 3/5 working days from the interview date. However, you would be notified if the embassy requires more time for verification etc.
Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the visa officer.
Once paid, this visa fee is neither refundable nor is it transferable to anyone else.
Sometimes, the embassy may request additional documents to aid their decision.
Biometric Requirments
Each applicants has to apply in person and submit their digital fingerprints at the scheduled OFC appointment except: 1: Applicants under the age of 14 or over the age of 79. 2: Applicants travelling on official government business.
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