| Overview
The "J" visa is for educational and cultural exchange
programs designated by the Department of State and Bureau of Consular
Affairs to promote the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills
in the fields of education, arts, and sciences.
Period of Stay
The “J” visa is valid for a maximum period of one (1)
year.
Eligibility Requirements
Participants in the exchange program must:
• have sufficient funds to cover all expenses or the sponsoring
organization must provide funds to the participant in form of scholarship
or stipend;
• have sufficient scholastic preparation to participate in
the designated program including knowledge of the English language;
• pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination In Medical
Sciences, English competency and undergo two-year foreign residency
if they are participating in a program for graduate medical education
and training;
The attorney can assist you in preparing and completing
your application. Here’s how it works:
1. Fill out the Standard questionnaire and the payment form online.
Then submit.
2. Within a few minutes, we will e-mail you a (a) Visa application
questionnaire, (b) our Retainer Agreement, and (c) a checklist of
documents required to support your application. Do not leave any
blank spaces on the questionnaire. Enter "N/A" when the
information being asked does not apply to you.
3. Print the attachments that we have e-mailed you.
4. Proceed by filling out the Visa Application Questionnaire. Do
not leave any blank spaces on the questionnaire. Enter 'N/A"
when the information being asked does not apply to you.
5. Review the list of required supporting documents to be attached
to the Visa Application Questionnaire.
6. Sign and date the Retainer Agreement.
7. Mail all the documents back.
8. The Attorney prepares your application upon receipt of the documents
from you. A copy will be e-mailed to you for review and corrections.
9. The original application will be e-mailed to you as a PDF document
for printing, signing and sending back.
10. The Attorney then files your application with the BCIS.
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