What requirements have to be fulfilled for an applicant to be eligible to apply for a J-1 visa?
In order to be eligible to apply for a J-1 visa, you must meet the following requirements: Interns: • Your internship length cannot exceed 12 months • You are at least 18 years old • You are currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree or certificate granting institution • You will begin your internship during your studies OR within 12 months of graduation • You have secured yourself an internship placement • You have sufficient communication skills in the English language • You can provide proof of financial support of at least 1,000.00 USD per month • You have an insurance policy meeting all of the U.S. State Department requirements • You are planning at least 4 weeks (PREMIUM) or 8 weeks (SELF) for the visa application process Trainees: • Your training program cannot exceed 18 months in length • You are at least 18 years old • You have successfully graduated from a degree or certificate granting institution and collected at least one year of professional experience in the field of
