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J1 VISA- WITHOUT USEIT OR SAYIT

  • 18-01-2011 04:24PM
    #1
    Laura C xxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi,

    I went on a j1 last year year and went through SAY IT, Alan the guy who works there was lovely & so helpful. But this year i'm wondering if i can save a bit of money by doing it myself? I just need some help.

    WHERE can I get JUST a j1 visa on it's own? JUST the visa and nothing else and how much does it cost?

    you need:

    FLIGHTS- return flight May 30th - September 12th or Before is 417.18 (boston)

    US EMBASSY FEE €108 -

    SEVIS FEE €30 - Not sure what this is but it's 30 euro

    VISA- I can't get any info on this so dunno how much it is?

    DS-2019 - A form you have to fill out that you ave to present at the airport to get you social security number

    DS 160 - A form you have to fill out before your interview

    WITHOUT the cost of the visa it adds up to €555.81, that's half of what I paid last year.... hope someone has tried it and MIGHT be able to help?

    Thanks :)


Comments

  • #2
    Dav
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,840 ✭✭✭Dav


    Moved from Helpdesk.


  • #3
    lil_lisa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭lil_lisa


    As has been mentioned here and here, you apply for a J1 yourself. Only designated sponsors can issue the DS-2019 and without this and a sponsor for it, you won't even be looked at in the embassy.


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