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What is the difference between the J1 and J2 visa?

The J1 Visa or the Exchange Visitor Program is a temporary nonimmigrant visa that allows international applicants to participate in work and study based programs to travel and gain experience in the United States. As for the J2 Visa holder, they go to the US to accompany the J1 Visa holder, meaning you can only get a J2 Visa issued if you are the child or spouse of the J1 Visa applicant.

Are there any restrictions to the J2 visa holders?

Even though you can work and study, you are completely dependent on your J1 Visa holder. Because of that, you can only apply for work after entering the United States. If your J1 Visa holder is in jeopardy so are you as their J2 Visa holder.

Who are the main applicants for the J1/J2 visa?

J1/J2 Visa applicants come from all around the world, hence why this type of Visa is so popular. With around 300,000 exchange visitors every year, most applicants for the J1 Visa come from China (with 40,000 applicants), Great Britain (with 20,000) and Germany (with 19,000).

What are the steps needed to apply for the student visa?

It depends which F Visa you are applying for. The difference between these two are that for the F2 Visa you need the F1 visa holder’s I-20 Form. After that the process goes the same way: submit the DS-160 Form online, print it out, pay the visa fees, save the receipt, Schedule an interview with the US embassy or consulate, gather all the documents before the interview and attend the interview.

How long is the process of the F1 visa until you receive it?

Remember that the sooner you apply the better it is because the Visa process may take longer than expected. The time you take to apply for the F1 visa is up to you but after the interview it usually takes 1 week to inform you and if there are any complications it could last more.

What do you need in order to study in the US?

The type of Visa most students apply for to be able to study in the US is the F1 Visa. The F1 Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa which permits you to enter the United States and study there for as long as the course lasts. After your course ends you are asked to leave the country but you can choose to apply for the immigrant Visa if you wish to stay and change your status.

Is the US the right place for students who want to study and have a job?

Studying in the US as an international student opens up so many opportunities in regards to career advancement. Universities in the United States help their students by offering them internship programs while they are finishing their degrees to have experience and make connections in order to find a job in the future.

What is the number of foreign students in the US?

There are many international students leaving their home country to study in the US. Around 1 million students enrolled in universities across the country. With that information, 5.5% of the US student population is made up by international students.