What can I do with a 12 month J1 visa?

12 Month Work & Travel J-1 Visa Program for America for 18 – 30 year olds This program is uniquely available to recent tertiary graduates and current tertiary students It allows you to work in America in almost any role (not Camp Counsellor or Au Pair which are different J1 categories).

Can a spouse work on a J1 visa?

Most programs under the J1 visa allow dependents (unmarried children under the age of 21 and your spouse) to come with you with J2 status. People with J2 visas are eligible to work after for an Employment Authorization Document.

How to apply for a J1 visa in New Zealand?

Your DS2019 visa sponsorship is sent to NZ and then to you which allows you to apply for your J1 Visa. Full visa instructions are supplied with the sponsorship papers and how to book your appointment at the Auckland US Consulate. While in Auckland, it’s compulsory to then (after your appointment) attend a pre-departure meeting in Auckland.

What can I do with a 12 month work visa?

*All participants must purchase the full 12 months of insurance, regardless of how long they are going to the USA for. The visa allows you to work pretty much anywhere in America, doing pretty much anything as long as the job is approved by our visa sponsor, or we can provide you with a pre-arranged job at a US Resort.

12 Month Work & Travel J-1 Visa Program for America for 18 – 30 year olds This program is uniquely available to recent tertiary graduates and current tertiary students It allows you to work in America in almost any role (not Camp Counsellor or Au Pair which are different J1 categories).

Is there a maximum length of stay for a J-1 visa?

J-1 Visa Extension Extension of the J-1 visa will vary depending on the standards and conditions of the applicant’s specific Visitor Exchange Program. The applicant’s length of stay for the program can be determined by the IAP-66 or Certificate of Eligibility. The maximum time of stay cannot go beyond the total amount indicated by the program.

Most programs under the J1 visa allow dependents (unmarried children under the age of 21 and your spouse) to come with you with J2 status. People with J2 visas are eligible to work after for an Employment Authorization Document.

Can you travel outside the US with a J-1 visa?

Traveling The J-1 visa extension applicant is able to travel outside the United States, however, it is essential for the applicant to have a valid J-1 visa stamp in his/her passport. If the visa stamp has expired, it is critical to get a new visa before traveling.