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What is the difference between J-1 and J2 visa?
The J-2 visa is U.S non-immigrant visa for dependents. Spouses or unmarried children under 21 years old can accompany a J-1 visa holder with the J-2 visa. J-2 visa holders are dependent on the status of the J-1 person, so any changes to the J-1 status will result in changes to the J-2 status too.
How do I apply for a J-1 visa?
After you have obtained a Form DS-2019, you may then apply for a J-1 visa through the U.S. Department of State at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
What is the J1 visa Exchange Visitor Program?
J1 visa exchange visitor programs allow participants to work, study, teach, conduct research, or receive training in the USA for a period of a few weeks to a few years. To obtain a J1 visa, foreign nationals must apply for and be approved to participate in a J1 visa USA exchange visitor program.
Can a J-1 visa holder bring a dependent to the US?
If the J-1 sponsor allows them to bring dependents, they will issue them a separate DS-2019 form. With that form the J-2 application procedure is as follows: Attend the interview where you will have J-2 visa interview questions related to your intentions in the U.S, your relationship with the J-1 visa holder, and financial situation.
J2 visa is a dependent visa, and its immigration status ends at the same time as the associated J-1 visitor’s status. The duration of the stay under J-2 visa is the same as the duration of J-1 visa. Extended family members, such as parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and beyond, are not eligible for J-2 visa.
Can a J-2 visa be used for an au pair?
The exchange categories of au pair, camp counselor, secondary school student and summer work travel do not permit J-2 Visas. In addition, although some categories allow for spouses and/or dependents to accompany a J-1 Visa holder, there are specific programs that do not.