How to get J1 Visa ? US Exchange Visitor DS-2019 Processing Time Interview

How to get J1 Visa ? US Exchange Visitor DS-2019 Processing Time Interview:

J1 Visa is a Nonimmigrant US Visa called as Exchange Visitor Visa which allow to people to the United States of America (USA) to exchange the skills, experience, knowledge like as professor or teacher etc. On the basis of J-1 visa which enables the opportunities to exchange skills like teaching, conduct research, show the special skills to the international candidates.

J1 Exchange Visitor Visa

Before applying for the J1 Visa, always keep in mind that the foreign citizens must accepted and approved from the educational institution or program sponsors which will be submitted during the visa process. Here is the list of exchange programs ;

J2 Dependent Visa

This is the dependent type visa category for the Spouses or Unmarried Children (Under the age 21) which is issued to J1 Visa holder to visit in the United States. The J-1 visa holder’s wife/children only allowed to enter into the U.S only on the basis of J-2 Dependent visa.

Note: J-2 Visa holder not allowed to work in the United States during the stay with their husband. If the Spouse of an exchange visitor J-1 visa holder can work unless the J-2 visa holder have filled the Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

What is DS-2019

The Form DS-2019 is a basic documents used for the exchange visitor program and this form called as Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status allow to visitor to apply for the J Visa to enter into the United States.

This Document provides the details about the exchange visitor program , starting date & last date, duration of program, fees of the exchange program and category of program etc.

J1 Visa Requirements & Eligibility

Before applying, always check the application requirements & eligibility ;

• A Valid & Original Passport with the minimum validity of at least 6 Months
• One Recent Photograph 2 x 2 Inch
• Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-160 Confirmation page
• DS 160 Form Visa Processing Fees Receipt
• An Approved DS-2019 from sponsoring program in United States
• Must have Form I-901 SEVIS Fee Receipt
• Interview Appointment Letter
• All Supporting documents

How to Apply US J-1 Visa Online

The United States Immigration department gives opportunities for international candidates who want to travel the U.S and get the experience for particular program by teaching, study, research or through special skills. So Here we’ll explain about the full process of US J1 Visa ;

Step (1) : First Decide, For Which Program You’re applying according to purpose of visit, Position in the Your Home country, Eligibility, Duration of Visit in U.S. Repeat Participation etc.

Step (2) : Now Find the Designated Sponsor directly to Join in one of the above mentioned exchange program. The program sponsor will issue the details about the specific program and the requirements related to application.

Search Designated Sponsors : Find Here

Search Designated Sponsors by Your Home Nationality : Find Here

Step (3) : Program Sponsors having an obligation to select the participants, as well as the supporting in the requirements of application, observe & check them during the entire program.

Sponsors will take all costs and fees from the participants for a entire program and fees differ in cost from sponsor to sponsor.

Step (4) : After reviewing the participants, the program sponsor will accept into their specific program and will issue the Form DS-2019

Step (5) : On the Basis of Form DS-160, Program participants must pay the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fees and After Successful payment take a receipt of payment for proof which will be used during the J1 Visa Process.

For Nonimmigrant Exchange Visitor Fee With Form DS-2019 : US$ 220 & SEVIS Fees always made through this portal : www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html

Step (6) : Visit the Official Portal of www.ustraveldocs.com

Step (7) : Fill the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-160 and fill the step by step all details basic, educational details, parents details etc ; Before final submit check all details and cross check for updation into the Form DS-160

Step (8) : After filling the form and pay the US J-1 Visa Fees e.g.

Fee Amount (in USD)	Fee Amount (in INR)	Visa Type	Description
$160	11520.00	J1	Exchange Visitors

For the payment of Fees, applicant must make a user profile and keep the receipt number after confirmation for scheduling the visa appointment.

Step (9) : In Next Step, Just Login through this URL www.cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=India and in dashboard click on Schedule Appointment in left hand side menu. Book Your Appointment for the

(1) Booking for Biometrics/Fingerprints on Visa Application Centre (VAC)

(2) for the Visa Interview at Embassy/Consulates according to your location.

Step (10) : Last Attend the Appointment at VAC centre and Interview at the Embassy or Consulate with all documents & requirements.

Documents Required For J1 Visa Interview

Bring the Following Checklist of Documents during the process of Interview, here it is ;

• An Original Form DS-2019
• A Confirmation Page of DS-160 Form
• Interview Appointment Letter
• Original and Valid Passport with the minimum validity of 6 Months
• Visa Processing Fees receipt
• Original SEVIS I-901 Form, & Signed by the Sponsor in United States
• Original SEVIS Fees Receipt
• All Supporting Documents required as the Exchange Visitor Visa
• Proof of Financial Support
• Proof of Strong Family & Social Ties with Your Home Country
• Academic Documents

J1 Visa Interview Questions

While You’re preparing for the J-1 Visa Interview and reviewing your practice with documents arrangements to make final decision for approval this exchange visitor visa. so take a look about common J-1 Visa Interview Questions ;

• Tell Your Purpose of Visiting the United States ?
• Have You ever visited the U.S. ?
• What are your Academic Qualifications ?
• What do you do presently ?
• For Which Program you applied in the U.S ?
• Why did you choose the United States for this Program instead of other Countries ?
• How did you select for this program ?
• In Which University you enrolled in U.S. ?
• What is the topic of your project during this program ?
• When did you apply for this program ?
• How much fees you paid for this program or What is your placement fees ?
• What is duration of your Sponsor program ?
• Do you have any sponsors ? & who ?
• Who is going to support financially for your expenses in US ?
• How much they paid for this program ?
• Do You relatives in the United States ?
• With Whom you are travelling to U.S. ?
• Where will you stay during your program or study ?
• What is the occupation of your parents ?
• What will you do after the completion of J-1 Program ? (Tell About Your Future Plan ?)
• Explain about Strong ties with your family or socially in Your Home Country ?

J1 Interview Questions for Research Scholar

• Where will you do your Research in US ?
• With Whom will you do your research ?
• What is the subject of your research ?
• In What Subject did you do hte Ph.D ?
• Are You getting Paid for your research work ?
• Tell the duration of your research work ?

So If anybody have doubts please ask in comment box about your queries and questions regarding to the US J1 Exchange Visitor Visa.