J1 Visa Own Application 2011

LimkUL · 17-11-2010 03:06PM #1

Hi, I was just wondering if its possible to apply for your own J1 Visa? Rather than applying through USIT or SayIt.

lil_lisa · 17-11-2010 05:25PM

No its not. To apply for the J-1 visa, you must present the DS-2019, an official letter issued by the US Dept of State. The only way to get this letter is by going through a 'Program Sponsor', i.e. USIT, SAYIT, Go4Less etc.

lil_lisa · 17-11-2010 05:27PM

The official list of sponsors can be found on the US government website for travel here.

Piste · 21-11-2010 05:02PM

This is exactly what I'm trying to do OP. I can do everything on my own except for that damn DS-2019 form which needs to be filled by a sponsor. The sponsorship companies have partnerships with Irish companies that charge an arm and a leg. I've been trying to find a sponsor that will do it directly but so far no luck. Let me know how you get on! I'd love to be able to do this on my own!

LimkUL · 11-01-2011 06:50PM

I found no luck in sorting it myself, thinking of just goin the USIT route...prob be easiest in the long run!

Amaroo · 02-02-2013 05:26PM

I am currently applying for my J1 to Canada and I was wondering if ye managed to do it on your own or if you had to use USIT etc?

J1 Visa Own Application 2011

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