What kind of visa is ds160?

DS160 is the US J1 visa.

1. Detailed introduction

This is a non-immigrant visa issued to various foreign nationals who come to the United States to participate in the "Exchange Visitor Program" approved by the U.S. Department of State. The purpose is to provide Opportunities for educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and other countries to enhance mutual understanding, promote international cooperation, and develop friendly relations between countries.

II. Classification

(1) Trainee visa: Those who come to the United States to participate in training in order to improve their professional and non-professional skills or enhance their understanding of American advanced technology; Go to the United States to participate in training to better understand American culture and society, or to promote the United States’ understanding of other countries’ cultures through exchanges with relevant American people.

(2) Physician visa: Foreign medical graduates are allowed to go to the United States to participate in postgraduate medical studies or internships, or to engage in activities such as inspections, exchange of opinions, teaching and research in the United States. However, applicants for this type of visa, that is, foreign physicians, must meet certain educational and cultural background requirements and pass tests by specific U.S. institutions.

(3) Au pair visa: allows its holders to enter the United States, live with an American family***, take care of children for a limited time, and experience American family life while studying in an American high school. Au pairs must meet certain age and academic requirements and successfully pass a background check. In order to accept family care for children, au pairs only need to complete the care work for a certain period of time and can be paid accordingly.