I'm thinking that the difference is anyone can join with a JV invite, but you have to request to be an affiliate with the JV request (or do they request you - ie if you have a big enough list or they already know you)?
Re: Difference between a JV request and a JV invite?
I wouldn't actually say anyone can join via a JV invite, Hamida ... those sent or given access to the invite would be invited, though there is no guarantee the merchant won't screen registrations before approving the. JV request if presented as the subject of a JV mailing would be an invitation, as well ... methinks, unless it's worded in such a way that you would have to be qualified, first ... when I offer the two in my JV Announcement posts, the JV invite is for JV Notify Pro partners, only ... JV requests are not a guarantee you'll be accepted, at all ... simply given a chance to qualify due to it being a closed program.