Whats the difference between student visa F1 and student visa J-1 , americans ?
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F-1 is the standard student visa and lets the person study in the US in an approved program. F-1 does not cover adult-ed or elementary school. F-1 covers up to 1 year of high school, but only if the student reimburses the school for his/her education. F-1 is used most by college students at all levels. There is no quota and the person is admitted for "duration of status" (D/S on the I-94). That means that as long as the person is enrolled full-time in an approved program, s/he is in valid status. F-1 can be transferred from one school or program to another and extended (to go to grad school, e.g.). Students with F-1 visa status must attend school full-time. They can generally work part-time on-campus without prior approval, but require approval for part-time off-campus work (based on severe economic hardship). F-1 students can also qualify for an additional year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after they complete their studies to get on-the-job experience in their field.
J-1 is for "exchange visitors" and covers a variety of situations (students, professors, au pairs, teachers, camp counselors, foreign doctors, etc.). Unlike F-1, where the person must only be admitted to an approved school, J-1 requires a sponsor. There are many sponsored programs and they range from short (often seasonal) programs for college students to work in the US to longer-term training or exchange programs (e.g., bringing foreign teachers to the US to learn about the US educational system by teaching in public schools). J-1 sponsors must meet additional requirements relating to the person's travel and insurance expenses. Graduate students often come in on J-1 visas, as do foreign medical students. Some, but not all, J-1 visitors are subject to return home requirements. Those that are sponsored by a government, for example, usually have to return to their home country for two years before returning to the US unless this requirement is waived. J-1 holders may work in areas directly related to the purpose for which they obtained the J-1 visa.
Most students who plan to come to the US will try to do so on an F-1 visa, as it does not have all of the State Department restrictions that go with the J-1. It also does not have the possibility of a 2-year return home.
the J-1 is the work study one, and it depends on how long U can get it for. Good Luck
F-1 visa is a student visa, and you cannot work with it.
J-1 visa is a work visa, but you cannot study with it.
H-1 visa is also a work visa, but you cannot study with it either.
If I remember it correctly, time limit on F-1 is dependent on the required school time plus two years (ie, for 4-year university, you get 4 years plus 2 additional years). You may have to renew J-1 every two years, then again, it depends on your job and country. H-1 is longer, about 4 years, and you can renew it when necessary.
J1 student visas are for people who want to participate in an exchange visitor program, (commonly known as an internship program) in the US. The J1 visa is intended for students needing practical training that is not available in their home country to complete their academic program. The training must be directly related to the academic program. The J1 visa obligates the student to return to their home country for a minimum of two years after the end of their studies in the US before being eligible to apply for an immigrant (permanent residence) visa.However, most non-U.S. citizens who wish to study in the United States will seek an F-1 student visa. This visa is the most common for those who wish to engage in academic studies in the United States and is intended for people who want to study at an accredited US college or university.
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