You will need the original, blue-ink-signed Form DS-2019 with you to present during your interview with a US consular official before coming to the US. You can book a visa appointment even before your ...

However, International Student and Scholar Services may not assist with J-1 Program Waivers. The US Department of State believes this to be a conflict of interest for J-1 program sponsors. ... To ...

For ISSS to keep a SEVIS record active while a J-1 exchange visitor is outside the US, the J-1 exchange visitor MUST: Provide ISSS with the physical address where the exchange visitor will continue to ...

The student may choose to obtain a new DS-2019, apply for a new J-1 visa, and return to the U.S. to resume study. Please consult with an immigration advisor. If the student leaves the U.S. while the ...

Note: the DS-160 replaces the DS-156, DS-157 and DS-158. Step 4. Pay the visa application fee. Pay the visa issuance fee, if applicable. Step 5. Once the student receives the DS-2019 form from WMU, ...

The DS-2019 confirms acceptance to an institution for a full course of study and proof of sufficient funds for the program. Used to apply for an J-1 student visa at a U.S. consulate/embassy abroad.

You entered the U.S. with a J-1 visa (under the Student category) (or, if Canadian, used a DS-2019 to enter the U.S.) OR. You entered the U.S. with a different visa, and subsequently applied for and ...

An exchange visitor visa is required for foreign citizens to enter the United States and participate in an exchange visitor program. A student visa is required to attend college in the United States.

Step 2: Submit the Extension of I-20 or DS-2019 form to the Reves Center no later than 2 weeks before your DS-2019 expires. Before submitting, be sure your academic advisor is aware of your extension ...

This is required by J-1 regulations at 62.10(a)(2) before ISS can issue a DS-2019. I hereby authorize International Student Services to process a transfer of $400 (to help defray RIT’s J-1 program ...