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j1 - 2011

  • 30-11-2010 5:28pm
    #1
    jediyoda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭


    sorry if this has been posted just need an urgent enough reply

    is it possible to obtain a visa for the states for the months june - sept without going through usit/go4less etc?

    have my own insurance and want to book the flights by myself

    thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    lil_lisa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭lil_lisa


    No, as discussed here you must go through a sponsoring company.


  • #3
    Civilian_Target
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,618 ✭✭✭Civilian_Target


    For a J1, someone has to sponsor it. For tourism, you can get a tourist visa from the US embassy allowing you to stay for a continuous period of up to 6 months.


  • #4
    Toby_2010
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭Toby_2010


    yup dude afraid not!! been looking into this my self!! and tbh im not gonna bother get the j1 anymore.. i only intended on going ever and working for 4 weeks and traveling foe 4-6... and tbh the money usit are looking for is absolutely crazy!! the woman in the UL office quoted me €1200ish today.... after i pressed her for the "real"price!!


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