You qualify for a J-1 exchange visitor visa if you fall under one of the following categories: student, scholar, trainee, teacher, professor, research assistant, medical graduate, international visitor and are participating in a approved study, research, or cultural enrichment program. In order to pick up the J-1 visa at the United States Embassy/Consulate one needs an DS 2019 form. Several host organisations are authorized to issue the DS 2019 form. VisaVersa is familiar with many of these host organisations.

VisaVersa is specialized in processing J-1 visas for anybody who already arranged a full-time training placement in the United States. The J-1 visa may also be used by companies who would like to send an employee for a training to the United States.s.

Sufficient knowledge of English is required to effectively participate in the J-1 program and you must intend to return home after your status expires. In addition a J-1 visa can only be issued in a field that fits your educational and/or professional background.

Benefits

• The J-1 visa allows students, scholars, trainees in business and industry, research assistants, teachers, and international visitors on cultural missions to come to the United States to participate in a variety of informational exchange programs sponsored by schools, businesses, and various organizations and institutions.
• J-1 visas can be issued quickly.
• Travel in and out of the United States is allowed until the completion of your program.
• Visas are also available for immediate family members (i.e., spouse and children).
• Spouses may work in the United States under special permission from the USCIS and if the money is not needed to support you.

• You may only participate in the visitor exchange program under which your visa was approved.
• You must be accepted into an approved program before you can apply for the J-1 visa. VisaVersa works with various approved host organizations.
• Participants in certain types of programs may be required to return to their home country for a minimum of two years before they are permitted to obtain a green card or change to another nonimmigrant status.