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Visa guide your guide for obtaining a j 1 visa from the u s government

VISA GUIDE Your guide for obtaining a J- visa from the U S government - January Copyright ? The Center for International Education Inc All rights reserved No part of these materials may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the copyright owners ? THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Applying for and obtaining your J- visa - How will I receive my J- visa How do I enter the United States and obtain J- status How do I bring my family with me Can I work a part-time or secondary job while I am in the United States in J- status How do I travel with my J- visa Helpful websites Participate contact information ? THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION APPLYING FOR AND OBTAINING YOUR J- VISA After receiving your visa packet with your Form DS - Certi ?cate of Eligibility you should familiarize yourself with this visa guide Then enter the website of your home country U S Embassy or Consulate See link at the end of this document Follow these steps Complete the embassy nonimmigrant application Form DS - for yourself and a separate application for each family member Pay the visa processing fee Pay the SEVIS fee Schedule a visa interview on your embassy consulate website A separate appointment is sometimes needed for ?ngerprinting Attend the interview Notify your International Admissions Specialist of your appointment date A Form DS - Certi ?cate of Eligibility for J- Exchange Visitor Status is issued through SEVIS Student Exchange Visitor Information System a U S government internet-based system that maintains accurate and current information on J- exchange visitors and their dependents You must pay a U S SEVIS fee at least three business days before applying for your visa The SEVIS fee is also required of Canadians at least three business days prior to entry into the United States Speci ?c details on how to pay the SEVIS fee are in this guide Please note that many embassies now o ?er an online appointment system where you ?rst create a user name and password for access WHERE DO I APPLY FOR MY J- VISA You must apply with the Consular Section of the U S Embassy or Consulate in your country of citizenship or legal permanent residence Participate does not allow third-country visa processing because it is much more di ?cult to qualify and the risk of denial is much greater You should note that if you are subject to a two-year home residency requirement upon completion of your program the location where you apply for your J- visa may a ?ect the country in which you must ful ?ll the home residency requirement Please check with your International Admissions Specialist or Visa Manager if you have questions A personal interview is required for all visa applicants The waiting time for an interview appointment varies by country so you should schedule your interview as soon as you receive your DS - form and have completed the