J-1 Visa 101: Everything you Need to Know!

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I went for my visa appointment in the US embassy this week and I found it a little stressful trying to work out what I needed to print out, which forms I needed to fill in (and how to actually find the embassy)! Hopefully you'll find these tips helpful.
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[@dutynazo3944]

loved this! im going to the US for the summer this year and have my Visa Appointment at the end of this month and this helped tons! thank you!

[@AimeeRebecca]

I'm so glad it helped! Have fun this summer!

[@FAJW99]

THIS WAS EVERYTHING I NEEDED RIGHT NOW CAUSE I WAS JUST ABOUT TO GIVE UP! Thank you so much for this

[@AimeeRebecca]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@Madsocks2112]

So helpful!!! I'm trying to get a j-1 visa at the moment and this is literally the least confusing bit of information I could find! Have a great time in the U.S. x

[@AimeeRebecca]

Madsocks2112 I'm so glad it helped. Thank you so much! :)

[@HABIMANAJeanClaude]

Thank you for support REBECCA! It is supportive

[@TheFever77]

I'm cancelling all plans to work at a summer camp now that you've told me some forms aren't in standard A4. Thanks for the heads up x

[@AimeeRebecca]

The struggles are so real my friend!

[@emilyhallam2794]

11 more subs till 500 argh in so excited for u x every video I'm going to comment how many more subbies till 500 xx any who hair and makeup is 👌 as usual XX

[@AimeeRebecca]

Emily Hallam Aww thank you :) Yay! It's so close! Considering my aim for the entire year was to get 100 subscribers, it's insane that I almost have 500 now. I'm very lucky! :) xx

[@Eldad_2.0]

Thanks for the help Aimee, Your video was fun and educative.

[@arista3557]

Haha, great personality and very informative video!

[@limforrand3671]

That's really an easy interview you had there. Thanks for the great information, I be giving all out in my J1 Visa interview tomorrow!

[@AimeeRebecca]

I hope it all goes smoothly

[@roxmalaque7470]

Hi, Nice Video! I’ve been searching here about “How much net pay does a J-1 holder/Intern is earning inc. tax deductions” but have not found any. Please make a vlog about it. I bet it can earn lot of views here. Lot of J1-Visa aspiring applicants has no idea what they will encounter in the US during there stay, specifically at their paycheques.

[@RizE62]

So I passed the visa appointment and I got sent my passport with the same J1 visa back to me! Where is the actual visa is that J1 sheet? Or does the actual visa looks different?? And do I need to take that J1 a4 with me to USA?

[@alisoncolon]

Thank you for making this video, it helped me so much! I had to go through the J-1 visa process too and it almost drove me nuts! So much paperwork, that is just craaaaaaazy... So when it was time to go to the embassy I was so glad I found your video that told me more about what to expect. :) (I ended up waiting 4 hours in the waiting room inside the embassy... insaaaaaaaanity yep yep so glad it's all done now lol ) So anyways all that to say thank you Aimee :)

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Alison Colon It's such a nightmare! I can't believe you waited so long though. You poor thing. I would have been pulling my hair out lol. But you're very welcome. I know I had such a hard time with it I just wanted to put something out there that hopefully makes the process a little easier for other people :)

[@nabilmakhfi805]

thank for the tips it's really helpful , also the way how to explain...also I would like to add that you re so cute too !!!

[@AimeeRebecca]

Aww thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful.

[@nabilmakhfi805]

Aimee Wellington thank you for your reply definitely it was awesome and the like most your way how to explain as well your look thanks once again !!

[@sidrazeb-lb7io]

How we will get the sevis number and how to pay for this fron which website

[@saifalbasra7175]

appreciated ur efforts , these tips are useful

[@AimeeRebecca]

Thank you. I'm glad it helped.

[@mariisosa7247]

Thank you love, really appreciate the help !

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Marii Sosa No problem! :)

[@ImmigrationCanadaVikram]

Would be glad to know your experience ✌️

[@marutikoli2521]

Thank for giving tha all information about usa visa

[@tillycoco7223]

Hi Aimee! Once you'd completed your forms and gone to book your visa appointment, how long did you have to wait for an appointment? And how long did it take for them to send your passport back to you? My agency are taking so long to send me my forms and I'm stressing I'm going to run out of time!!! Thank you!!

[@AimeeRebecca]

I am so sorry, but I really don't remember. This was so long ago and I've applied for so many visas since that it's all kind of a blur. I don't want to give you wrong information because of my bad memory.

[@nashcomb]

Congrats on 500 subscribers! =)

[@AimeeRebecca]

nashcomb Thank you so much! :D

[@nashcomb]

Aimee Wellington No problem! You've inspired me to create some videos myself, as it's coming up to Uni exam period - and as it turns out, editing is an excellent procrastination tool! =P

[@AimeeRebecca]

That's awesome! If I remember correctly, pretty much anything is a great procrastination tool when it's exam time haha! On more than one occasion I opted to clean the bathroom rather than revise (and our bathroom was grim!) Good luck with your exams! :)

[@jhayjgrant2589]

Hello, did the sponsor had to also fill out the ds-2019? And how long did it take you to get your interview after filling out the ds-2019?

[@neiluguen3449]

hi there, i really like your energy, thanks a lot for your advise. (i will in US in march 16 2019).

[@Beadacut_]

OMG! Me too! where is your company? and I'm so nervous because my us visa interview is on feb 22.

[@barbara_amp]

@@Beadacut_ how did it go

[@amitvbansal8501]

Ok, you can join the next queue. SPOT ON. Very London. Thanks for the information though, got my interview tomorrow.

[@AimeeRebecca]

+amit bansal Thanks! I hope you have a great time in America

[@lollallantap9330]

It's really helpful Thank you.

[@mitrandajunction]

How we can permanant stay on the base of j1 visa in us

[@Vichhaytith]

Thank you for the information - very useful

[@AimeeRebecca]

No problem! I'm glad it helped.

[@junilynfungo6642]

Hi Aimee, Thank you for the information.. Im getting nervous because tomorrow is my embassy appointment for the interview and i don't know what's gonna happen :I

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Junilyn Fungo You're very welcome! I hope the appointment went well :)

[@mohittripathi3386]

Hi its very use full however i have one more query could you please tell us do we need to show any bank statement , if yes then what is the procedure

[@AimeeRebecca]

I don't remember having to show a bank statement.

[@cvepuree5688]

Placement international is the right agency to apply for j1 program?

[@camilleseva594]

Thank you for the informations :)

[@iv4nbon6iorni]

Hi, thank you for the video! It's way clearer than most of the official webpages. Can I ask you one thing? When you said you need "the receipt to see that you paid for the visa" you mean the DS-160 ? Or something else? What is that? Thank you very much.

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Ivan Bongiorno Thank you! I'm glad it helped. This was a while ago, but if I remember correctly it's the receipt you get when you pay for your visa appointment. They should email it to you when you pay online. Hope that helps!

[@sravanmudhiraj7873]

Nice info !!! Thank you 👍🏻😀

[@AimeeRebecca]

No problem! :D

[@zakholland2535]

Had my Visa interview today at the new US embassy and it is crazy. So many security guards and guys with guns and security check at basically every door.

[@AimeeRebecca]

It's so intense! I went to the Kuwaiti embassy last summer for my visa and it was completely different! It's literally one guy with a metal detector and that's it haha.

[@mohammedsalmanfariss6793]

Thank you for your information. .

[@AimeeRebecca]

+mohammed salmanfaris No problem!

[@Mohammad12765]

well done, I got my J-1 visa interview in couple of days, i think this info gonna help me

[@AimeeRebecca]

I'm so glad you found it helpful. Good luck in the interview!

[@adiford]

Hi Aimee, Really appreciated the video! I have my J1 interview next week in London and I am a little worried about processing times. How long did it take for your passport to be delivered to you after your interview at the embassy? Thanks!

[@AimeeRebecca]

Hi Roberto! It only took my passport about a week to get back to me. I know it varies depending on how busy they are, but I believe you can pay a fee to have it fast tracked so it will get back to you sooner. Hope that helps!

[@madinaegamberganova42]

hi Aimee, very nice video. i have a question im studying in a broad i came back to my country now can ii apply for visa or should i go back to country where im studying? pls answer me

[@AimeeRebecca]

The honest answer is I have no idea. Sorry! I would check online or contact the embassy and ask them. Good luck!

[@alexandervinderslev9972]

Where / how do you order the DS2019 form? I get sent to a page telling me to choose a Designated Sponsor? Halp.

[@AimeeRebecca]

I got my employment through an agency so they got the form for me. I think you'd need to get your employer to get it for you.

[@upoldezfranky8118]

Hi Aimee, Did you find the US traineeship/internship by yourself? Or did you gothrough with some US institution who offers to help and find a traineeship program for you and in return they charge you a good amount of money to sum up the whole process. like i have come across with this ifers.org website who offeres to find a traineeship for you. Please suggest what did you do in your case. thank you Aimee. Good luck with your US life.

[@AimeeRebecca]

Hi! I worked in a summer camp so I had my application handled by an agency that deals specifically with recruiting camp counsellors from all over the world. They found me my job and acted as my visa sponsor. I paid them directly and they also took part of my earnings. Hope that helps.

[@jaywilliams9294]

What would they say if you didn't print off the confirmation page

[@AimeeRebecca]

I have no idea, but it's probably best to print it if you can.

[@jaywilliams9294]

Aimee Rebecca Thanks I got my visa no problem a few days ago do you know about what would happen if I arrive at an airport 1 day before my visa starts

[@AimeeRebecca]

I'm not sure. I remember when I went it was very strict when I was going through immigration so I'd recommend against it.

[@bloojkl4520]

Hi! Great video! Do you happen to know if there's a dead line to respect? Or can I apply whenever? Thanks!

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Tracy Terzis Thanks! I don't think there's a deadline as such, but I would get it done sooner rather than later because if they have a lot of applications to deal with then it can take a good few weeks for them to send the visa out to you. The visa won't expire until the date you tell them you plan on leaving the USA so it's it's better to get it done in advance. I hope that helps!

[@bloojkl4520]

+Aimee Wellington wow great advice! Thank you so much. there's so much paperwork it's crazy, I get lost sometimes, so that helps. Thank you!

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Tracy Terzis No problem! Trust me, I know how you feel. So many forms! I hope you have a great time in America!

[@bloojkl4520]

+Aimee Wellington Hey! Sorry to bother you again. I hope you'll answer this, I feel completely lost! Do I need a sponsor to obtain the DS-1920 form? Who did you get from? Thanks again for this video, really helps! :)

[@delainegneco7352]

@@bloojkl4520 Yes, you need a sponsor to get the DS-2019 form.

[@victorjunco]

Hi! I'm nervous because my appointment is this thursday and I don't know what it's gonna happen. :l

[@AimeeRebecca]

+victor junco Don't worry. It's very straightforward. Mostly it just involves a lot of queueing. You'll just go to different windows, show them you documents and tell them what your plans are in the USA. It's all very quick.

[@victorjunco]

+Aimee Wellington thanks.I'm trying to cheer myself up. I'll tell you how it was. thanks for sharing your experience.

[@davidkumarbai2450]

+victor junco how it's passed? did you get visa?

[@victorjunco]

+victor junco yeeeeah I got my visa yeeeeeih. and Im in NYC right now. thank you so much.

[@AimeeRebecca]

Yay!! I hope you have a fabulous time :D

[@hiransampath2389]

Thank you Aimee for kindly replying on my comment. I'm getting DS form tomorrow and my agency said that there is a document checklist as well. Actually I read the US embassy website and they have clearly mentioned that it will take some longer time than I'm applying from my country. Even though they have mentioned that, my agency says that I can apply for urgent visa appointment because my internship stating date is on 01st 03 2016. did you provide any police report during your appointment? and how long took it for you to receive visa?

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Hiran Sampath That's great! I didn't provide a police report as part of my visa application. I think it took about a week to get returned to me if I remember correctly, but they said it could have taken up to three weeks.

[@daynax88]

hi Aimee , helpful vid. i notice u said "IF" u r using an agency for employment. so how do u go about doing it without an agency, is that how u did it? because i wanna find d cheapest to do it and obiously agencies charge for everything they do for u.

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Dnx Zitro I went with an agency and you're right, they charge you for everything! The benefit is that they'll get all your paperwork sent out directly to you and act as your visa sponsor so it makes life a little easier. But if you want to go it alone then you'll have to find a job out in the US first and have your employer act as your sponsor. I'm not sure how you'd acquire the paperwork if you're not going through an agency, but I have no doubt there's information online about that. Hope that helps!

[@harrypradipta9438]

+Aimee Wellington hai aimee, may i know your agency website link? I'm former internship j1 from indonesia, and i already pass my two years rules to stay at my home country. Now i looking for the opportunity to get another j1 visa, i hope you can help. Thanks anyway

[@AimeeRebecca]

Hi! I went with an agency called BUNAC, but honestly they were absolutely terrible. I wouldn't recommend them. If you're looking to work in summer camp like I did then Camp America is a much better option. Hope that helps.

[@divinetarla3995]

Thanks very much for the video

[@AimeeRebecca]

You're very welcome

[@tahoerealtor]

She makes me laugh 😂😂😂😂

[@Bk_MxLife]

i want to go and work with horses at a ranch in America if I emailed to ranch to see if they could sponsor me as there only a small business. is that still possible on a j1 visa

[@sidahmedziane7235]

Hi there, much thanks for this video, I found it very helpful, how much did you pay for the VISA ?

[@AimeeRebecca]

You're so welcome. My visa was paid for by the agency who found my job so I don't know how much it was, sorry.

[@hiransampath2389]

Hi Aimee thank you for sharing those wonderful confusions. Im getting my DS 2019 form in next week. Im a Srilankan but at the moment I'm studying in Singapore. Im confused now which one is better, face the appointment in US embassy in Srilanka or US embassy in Singapore?

[@AimeeRebecca]

+Hiran Sampath You're welcome! :) I would imagine it would be about the same in both. If you're still in Singapore at the moment then that would be easier, but maybe you could call ahead just to make sure you don't have to go to an appointment in your home country. I'm pretty sure that's not the case though. Good luck!

[@alexkani8311]

Your video is very helpful. I appreciate that. I just have 1 question, if I am lucky to get DS2019 and SEVIS things, under what circumstances the US Embassy can reject my visa application?

[@AimeeRebecca]

I'm glad you found it helpful. I'm not sure of all the circumstances that would cause them to reject the visa, but I know that they can reject it if they don't feel there's significant evidence that you'll be returning home after your work placement or if you can't prove that you have the funds to support yourself while you're in the U.S.

[@alexkani8311]

Okay. Thanks for the answer. Have a nice day,

[@asterbreekweg8840]

Hi Aimee, I have a question about the DS-2019 form. I want to apply for an internship in media, but I cannot apply before I am ‘elegible’ to work in the USA. The problem is that I have no idea how I need to apply for the agencies. Do you already need to have a signed contract from a company before you can apply with an agency? It is very hard to apply for companies is you are not elegible, but how can I complete the DS-2019 without an already signed contract? (I hope you can see this is a never ending circle) or how does these agencies work? Please help me, I am so frustrated 😂

[@ninotsamelasvili4122]

Hi, Thank you for the Information. I subscribed your Chanel ☺️☺️ How long does it take to make J-1 Visa? I just have like 20 days left, schuld i start applying for the application?

[@AimeeRebecca]

Thank you! I can't remember how long mine took because it was a good few years ago now, but better to apply for it sooner rather than later just in case. ☺️

[@azylsarmiento6509]

Hi! Did you have the visa application individually or through an agency? Thanks :)

[@AimeeRebecca]

My agency applied for my documentation and sponsored my visa :)

[@Wherespalomi]

So many people who will have the interview! I can't find a company that's willing to hire me. They barely know about the J1 and close the doors when they know I'm a foreigner. Any tips on how to find a company to hire me?

[@AimeeRebecca]

I used an agency, but it depends on what kind of job you want to get. Maybe try Googling some agencies. Hopefully you'll find something :)

[@vinayraj3690]

Thank you for the information. My question is. I am not from native English speaking country, Is it mandatory to write toefl for J1 visa in my case?

[@AimeeRebecca]

Oooh I really don't know about that sorry. I'd suggest checking the J1 visa website and see if there's any information there.

[@chelseaobrien2051]

Can you please go too a target and see what shop it's similar too in England, hahaa.. All American youtubers go on about it so I'm interested what it's like, haha.. Hope you have a good time x

[@AimeeRebecca]

Definitely! I'm curious myself so when I find out I'll be sure to share :D Thank you!

[@danielgonzalezcordero8235]

Hi Aimee Rebecca I am confused to get the J-1 is necessary to have a sponsor to apply my exchange program??I want to work december-april in USA with a exchage(work and travel) company that works with students

[@AimeeRebecca]

If you've already secured the place with the company then they will be your sponsor. As far as I can remember, you can't get into the USA on a J1 visa without a sponsor because you need to be able to prove you have work lined up already.

[@jaleeljvj123]

THANKS

[@AimeeRebecca]

JALEEL Sebakko You're very welcome

[@jaleeljvj123]

THANKS DEAR

[@AfaanOromostock-]

She is comedian 🤣

[@laurencimorellibow]

But how did you get the J1 visa in the first place? You need a sponsor?

[@AimeeRebecca]

You have to secure your job before you can apply for the visa.

[@whitefang238]

Hi, I couldn't make out what she says that was electronic and was in her bag that caught the security personnel's attention. Can anyone tell me what it was?

[@AimeeRebecca]

It was my rape alarm 😂

[@whitefang238]

Thank you so much for replying.I'm teaching English for Au Pairs and was using your video to prepare classes and was worried about not getting that one word. That's actually what I had heard, but I thought to myself: that can't be it, I don't even think this is a thing. As I'm not a native speaker I thought I couldn't understand it, really...now I'm googling it! lol

[@AimeeRebecca]

Oh that's great! I can imagine it would sound bizarre if you've never heard the term before haha.

[@jacquelineorata360]

I want asking you, my visa not approved yet, i must to pay the BTA fee, then they approve it, .let me know how, thank you

[@omkarpandey3029]

u r so cute, this is the first time i am seeing you, i just loved the way you spoke, u r the cutest women i have seen in a while

[@akuaotchere6705]

Did they check your bank statement?

[@AimeeRebecca]

No, they didn't.

[@accurateinfobyravi]

good information ##accurateinfobyravi

[@myevar7349]

What question did they ask in us embassy?

[@AimeeRebecca]

From what I remember they asked me where I would be working and what my job title would be

[@Strongmasa1]

if i have visa J1 for 5years can travel to US anytime?

[@AimeeRebecca]

I have a feeling they might expire, but to be honest I'm not sure.

[@bayelatefall9011]

Love you too much welcome to

[@corneliusjackson1802]

which agency did you use?

[@AimeeRebecca]

I went with BUNAC. They were terrible! :/

[@Babyqueeniexoxo]

oh I I've heard about it

[@karans058]

I CAN SEE HOW PISSED U GOT;)

[@AimeeRebecca]

I was not impressed haha

[@nzswiftfan13]

They only asked one question ?

[@mickaylathompson3317]

im listening but still i cant looking in her big eyes wow

[@AimeeRebecca]

Aww! Thank you!

[@KriptexHD]

my thoughts exactly lol

[@omkarpandey3029]

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[@estefanyaurazo]

Hi I'm Estefany Aurazo, I want to practice English with someone, if you want, please let me know in a comment... Thank you.

[@danielmg8423]

+Estefany Aurazo Hi, I'm Daniel and I want to practice English with you.

[@Sanjeevsingh-mz7gn]

Hey I’m Sanjeev and I’m ready to talk with you in English if you’re interested contact me

[@DarreNLeeTY]

8:34 lul

[@omkarpandey3029]

i am hoping a reply from you

[@Broxyboo]

Wow....she literally asked nothing in your interview

[@AimeeRebecca]

Broxy Boo Nope. I was expecting an actual interview as well

[@Broxyboo]

Aimee Wellington Looooool. Did you ever go on the program again?

[@AimeeRebecca]

No, just the once.

[@Broxyboo]

oh ok