Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes khổng lồ enter the United losartanfast.coms must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Exchange visitor (J) visas are nonimmigrant visas for individuals approved lớn participate in exchange visitor programs in the United losartanfast.coms.
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Exchange Visitors cannot losartanfast.com on the Visa Waiver Program or with Visitor Visas- An exchange visitor visa (J) is required to lớn participate in an exchange visitor program in the United losartanfast.coms. Foreign nationals may not study after entering on a visitor (B) visa or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)For more information on the VWP, seeVisa Waiver Program.
Acceptance in Exchange Visitor Program- The first step is to lớn apply for and be accepted inlớn an exchange visitor program through a designated sponsoring organization in the United losartanfast.coms. Visit the Department of losartanfast.comJ-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Programtrang web to learn about program requirements, regulations, và more.After the exchange visitor program accepts your participation, you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee (except in certain cases – consult your exchange visitor program sponsor). Visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Student và Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)website khổng lồ learn more about SEVIS và the SEVIS I-901 Fee.
How lớn Apply
There are several steps khổng lồ apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please consult the instructions on theembassy or consulate website.
Complete the Online Visa Application
Schedule an Interview
Interviews are generally required for visa applicants with certain limited exceptions below. Consular officers may require an interview of any visa applicant.
Generally not required |
Required (some exceptions for renewals) |
Generally not required |
You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at theU.S. Embassy or Consulatein the country where you live sầu. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be aware that it may be more difficult to qualify for a visa outside of the country where you live.
Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, & visa category, so you should apply for your visa early. Review the interview wait time for the location where you will apply:
Appointment Wait Time
Await time listed as"999calendar days"indicates that the Consular Section is only providing that service khổng lồ emergency cases. Please kiểm tra the Embassy or Consulate website for further information.
Select a U.S. Embassy or Consulate:
Where will you apply?
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Visitor Visa | -- days |
Student/Exchange Visitor Visas | -- days |
All Other Nonimmigrant Visas | -- days |