What's the difference between F-1 and J-1 visas? 🎟

Let's find out! ⚡️

📌 ELIGIBILITY

F-1 student visa: all students are eligible to apply for an F-1 visa, as long as they have been admitted to a full-time program, meet the English requirements, and can show the proof of funding 💸

J-1 exchange visitor visa: as its name suggests, this visa is for exchange students. Eligible students are those who can show substantial proof of funding ( at least 51%) 💰

📌 DEPENDENTS (SPOUSE AND CHILDREN 🗿)

F-1 student visa: F-1 holder's children and spouse are eligible to apply for an F-2 visa. F-2 children may attend full-time kindergarten, elementary or secondary school. Though, they are not eligible to apply for any work authorization in the U.S. 👨‍👩‍👦

J-1 exchange visitor visa: J-1 holder's dependents are eligible to apply for J-2 visa. They can apply to USCIS for work authorization by demonstrating a need for supplemental support for self or children. 👨‍👩‍👧

📌 HEALT INSURANCE

J-1 student visa: Federal regulations do not require F‐1 students and their F‐2 dependents to carry Health Insurance, but some universities may require. 💊

F-1 exchange visitor visa: Both J‐1 students and their J‐2 dependents are required to have comprehensive medical coverage that fulfils U.S. government regulations regarding the J Exchange Visitor status. 💊

📌 TWO-YEAR HOME COUNTRY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

J-1 student visa: There is no home residency requirement following the completion of program.

F-1 exchange visitor visa: Home residency requirement means that upon completion of the program, some students and J‐2 dependents must reside in their countries of legal permanent residence for 2 years before they are eligible for U.S. work visas (H or L) or an immigrant visa. 🏘

📌 ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT

J-1 student visa: Eligible for on‐campus employment and does not require prior authorization from the ISSS. *limited to 20 hours during studies. 👨‍💻👩‍💻

F-1 exchange visitor visa: Must report employment with online form to ISSS. *limited to 20 hours during studies. 👷‍♂👷‍♀

📌 IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS

F-1 student visa: The US Department of State permits the emailing of I-20s. 📄

J-1 exchange visitor visa: The US Department of State now permits emailing of the DS-2019. 📃

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