J1 visa questions? Do I need a sponsoring organization/company?

Question

How does this goes? What are the requirements? Do I need a sponsoring company for this kind of visa?

Answer 1

9 FAM 41.62 N1 QUALIFYING FOR AN

EXCHANGE VISITOR VISA (J-1)

(CT:VISA-794; 02-15-2006)

An applicant applying for a visa under INA 101(a)(15)(J) must meet the

following requirements in order to qualify for an exchange visitor visa:

(1) Acceptance to a designated exchange visitor program, as evidenced by presentation of Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for

Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status (see 9 FAM 41.62 N3).

(2) Possession of sufficient funds, or adequate arrangements, to cover

expenses.

(3) Sufficient knowledge of English to undertake the proposed program

(and compliance with the requirements of Section 212(j) INA), if

coming to participate in a graduate medical education or training

program (see 9 FAM 41.62 N6).

(4) Present intent to leave the United States at conclusion of program

(see 9 FAM 41.62 N5).

(5) Possession of qualifications for the program offered (see 9 FAM

41.62 N7).

(6) Compliance with INA 212(e)