J-1交流访问者
The Exchange Visitor (J) non-immigrant visa category is for individuals approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs. Participants are integral to the success of the program.
J-1签证基本要求
Exchange Visitor Categories Include:
How to Submit a Request to Participate as an Exchange Visitor
如何申请签证
T在这里 are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. 大使馆或领事馆. Please consult the instructions on the 大使馆或领事馆网站.
Complete the Online Visa Application
- Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, 表格ds - 160 – 了解更多 关于完成 DS-160. You must: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
- 照片 – You will upload your photo while completing the online 表格ds - 160. Your photo must be in the format explained in the 照片要求.
安排面试
Interviews are generally required for visa applicants with certain limited exceptions below. Consular officers may require an interview of any visa applicant.
如果你是老年人: |
那么面试就是: |
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13岁及以下 |
一般不需要 |
14 - 79 |
Required (some exceptions for renewals) |
80岁及以上 |
一般不需要 |
You should generally schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. 大使馆或领事馆 在你居住的国家. You may schedule your interview at a不her U.S. 大使馆或领事馆, but be aware that in some cases it may be more difficult to demonstrate that you qualify for a visa outside of the country w在这里 you live. Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category. You should apply for your visa early.
Pay for the J-1 Visa Processing Fee
ISS collects a $105 processing fee for 每个初始 表格ds - 2019 requested. T在这里 are no processing fees for amendments.
- This fee must be paid online while the visitor is completing the 最初的 申请 表格ds - 2019. 每人105美元 每个初始 DS-2019. This charge applies to both J-1 and J-2 exchange visitors.
- Do 不 pay this fee for any dependents who will 不 require a DS-2019.
- Do 不 pay this fee “in advance” for family members who will 不 join you as J-2 dependents within 30 days of the start of your program.
- 此费用不予退还. Do 不 pay this fee unless you have received your official invitation email/letter from your 赌博平台 host department. ISS will 不 refund fees for unused 表格ds - 2019s.
提交付款 在这里.