J-1学生签证 & 到达的信息
SEVIS费用
A SEVIS I-901 fee payment is required for J-1 students and the receipt must be included 所有J-1签证申请. Students should also be prepared to present the SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt at the U.S. 入境口岸. Students with a country of citizenship or country of birth of Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria or Gambia must pay by money order, Western Union Quick Pay or certified check drawn from a U.S. 银行. 所有其他的 students also have the option to make a credit card payment.
申请签证
Students are encouraged to apply for their visa as soon as they receive the DS-2019 issued by 杰克逊维尔大学 to provide time for visa processing. U.S. 大使馆 or Consulates are able to issue J-1 entry visas up to 120 days before the program 开始日期 listed in item #3 on your DS-2019.
In most countries, student visa applicants must appear in person for the visa interview. 然而，每一个U.S. embassy or consulate sets its own interview policies and procedures. Students should consult their specific 大使馆的网站 or call for application instructions.
In general, the following documents are required for the J-1 visa application:
- Online Non-immigrant Visa Application (DS-160) confirmation page
- Visa application fee payment receipt - check the U.S. 大使馆或领事馆网站 获取具体说明
- Form DS-2019 issued by 杰克逊维尔大学
- Valid passport - must be valid at least 6 months into the future
- Financial evidence - proof of funds for estimated cost of duration of study.
- SEVIS I-901费用支付收据
- 杰克逊维尔大学 admission letter
- 一张照片-见 U.S. Department of State website for photo requirements.
All applicants should be prepared to provide additional information, such as transcripts or diplomas from previously attended institutions, or documents which demonstrate that the applicant intends to return home after his/her studies, etc. 家属将 receive their own DS-2019 with their own SEVIS ID number to apply for the J-2 visa. Dependents are not required to pay the SEVIS fee and it is the J-1 student who signs 所有的ds - 2019.
重要的是: No assurances regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. 因此 final travel plans or the purchase of non-refundable tickets should not be made until 签证已经签发了. After the visa is issued, check to make sure the J-1 visa sticker in your passport is accurate and that your original DS-2019 has been returned to you as you will need to have it in hand when entering the U.S.
Citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not need to apply for a J-1 visa, but are required to have the DS-2019 and pay the SEVIS I-901 fee before entering the U.S. 研究.
进入美国
When preparing for your arrival to the U.S., you should plan your travel according to information provided by the 国际 Affairs Office at 杰克逊维尔大学. According to immigration regulations, J-1 student visa holders can enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the program report date on the DS-2019 (item #3).
Students transferring into 杰克逊维尔大学 in J-1 status from another institution or changing their degree level at 杰克逊维尔大学 can stay in the U.S. or travel between programs, and may enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the new program 开始日期.
When you travel, make sure to have the following documents in your carry-on bag:
- Valid passport with valid J-1 visa sticker
- The original DS-2019 issued by 杰克逊维尔大学
- I-901 SEVIS费用收据
- 财务文件
- 录取信
在美国.S. 入境口岸, you will be required to present your passport and DS-2019 to the immigration officer who will stamp your passport. 在大多数情况下，警官 notes “D/S” (“Duration of Status”) on your passport page. 这意味着你是 允许留在美国.S. for the length of time indicated on your DS-2019 (item #3), as long as you maintain full-time enrollment and valid J-1 status. 一定要 your passport is properly stamped before exiting the inspection area.
不要进入美国.S. in visitor status (B1/B2, WT, or WB). 这种状态不允许 在美国全日制学习.S.
After your arrival, print out your 录取(I-94)号 and keep a copy of all travel documents (I-94 information, J-1 visa, and DS-2019) 你的个人记录. Make sure your I-94 print out contains the correct information: visa status J-1, admit until D/S.
If you need any clarification on this process or need further assistance, feel free to contact the Office of 国际 Affairs at international@stonecrusherestate.com or +1 (904) 256-7758