The student and exchange visitor program sevp is the department of homeland security dhs program that administers the student and exchange visitor information system sevis. At suny upstate medical university, the office of graduate medical education is responsible for the j 1 visa ex change visitor program. Introduction this manual was written as a resource for exchange visitor program sponsor users, that is, responsible officers ros and alternate responsible officers aros of the student and. Department of state plays the primary role in administering the j1 exchange visitor program, so the first step in obtaining a j1 visa is to submit a form ds 2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor status, formerly known as an iap66. Program duration for exchange visitor program teachers currently teaching in virginia public schools june 17, 2010 pdf guidance directive 201003. See page 3 of the ds 2019 request form for j1 scholars. Copy of exchange visitors passport and dependents, if any statement short paragraph to half a page by the cal state l. Student and exchange visitor information system ice. Your sevis id can be found in the upper right corner, starting with the letter n. Keep one photocopy of your ds 2019 form and j1 visa stamp separate from your passport. Form ds2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor j1 status is a. User manual for exchange visitor program sponsor users ro. The ou department sponsoring the j1 exchange visitor will mail the ds 2019 form to the visitor. Request for form ds2019 for j1 exchange visitors the department of state dos regulates all exchange visitor programs in the united states.
J1 exchange visitor visa information an exchange visitor is a temporary alien who comes to the united states to teach, study, conduct research or receive training as a participant in an exchange visitor program designated by the office of exchange. The inviting department will need to assign a csu id number for the visitor by. Introduction this manual was written as a resource for exchange visitor program sponsor users, that is. The evp was created as part of the mutual educational and cultural exchange act of 1961 the fulbrighthays act to allow foreign nationals to temporarily reside in the united states and participate in a variety of. Federal register exchange visitor programuse of forms ds. Certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor status, form ds2019 your program sponsor will provide you a sevisgenerated form ds2019 after the sponsor enters your information in the student and exchange visitor information system sevis database. Exchange visitor an exchange visitor is a foreign national selected by a sponsor to participate in an exchange visitor program and who is seeking to enter or has entered the united states temporarily on a j1 visa.
Request for ds 2019 certificate of eligibility for j1. The sevis database processes the information and produces a pdf file of the ds2019 that is sent back to the school via the internet. International education has been approved by the department of state to administer a j1 exchange visitor program for the university system of georgia. This form will be provided by your sponsoring agency. For j1 nonimmigrant students, enter information from other relevant documentation in section 2. User manual for temporary users of sevis how to complete and submit the form ds3036, exchange visitor program application version 6. Exchange visitor program information on coronavirus covid19. Rates assume that an exchange visitors ds2019 program start date is the first day of a calendar month and end date is the last day of a calendar month, i. The form ds 2019 is the basic document required to support an application for an exchange visitor visa j1. Permit exchange visitor s 1 dependents to enter us separately. Once your admission into a program has been accepted, your name and other biographic information are entered into a u.
The ten 10 digit barcode number from your ds160 confirmation page. Ds2019 is printed with a unique identifier known as a sevis id number in. Peoplesoft ds2019 form pages are keyed by exchange visitors id and program number. This form is for a nu department to request a ds2019 for a j1 exchange visitor and must be. To request a form ds 2019 for a prospective international student. This information is designed for foreign national scholars who have been invited to the marine biological laboratory mbl for teaching, consulting, lecturing, research, or to attend a course as.
About ds 2019 the form ds 2019 or certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor j1 status is the basic document used in the administration of the exchange visitor program. They are necessary for the development of an exchange visitors home country. Department of state plays the primary role in administering the j1 exchange visitor program, so the first step in obtaining a j1 visa is to submit a form ds2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor status, formerly known as an iap66. The peoplesoft system requires that any exchange visitor for whom you enter ds2019 form data, must have the appropriate j1 visa type defined on the visapermit data page. The steps to properly arrange that status are outlined below. Form ds2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor j1 status, is a document that is used in the administration of the exchange visitor program. Exchange visitor program evp participants should contact their sponsor if they have any. The exchange visitor program j1 visa is administered by the u.
The j1 visa exchange visitor program overview the exchange visitor program evp is administered by the u. Deparment of state administers the exchange visitor program. This form permits a prospective exchange visitor to seek an interview at a u. The student and exchange visitor information system sevis is the webbased system that the u. Spouse and dependents some categories of the exchange visitor program. If a visitor transfers from one j1 program to another, a new ds 2019 is. The sevis system produces the ds2019 form in pdf format using data provided by your institution. Each prospective j1 and j2 visa applicant must present their separate form ds2019 to the consular officer at the u. Detailed description of the ds2019 participants j1 visa. No if yes, attach copies of all previous ds2019 forms.
The department has the sole discretion to determine the number of forms ds2019 to be issued to a sponsor. Ds2019 form data field description international center. This form permits a prospective exchange visitor to seek an interview at a us embassy or consulate in order to obtain a j1 visa to enter the united states. Should you lose any of these documents during your stay contact the american immigration council immediately. Jun 01, 2019 the form ds2019 or certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor j1 status is the basic document used in the administration of the exchange visitor program. The exchange visitor program and j1 visas what is the exchange visitor program evp. The form ds2019 or certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor j1 status is the basic document used in the administration of the exchange visitor program. Before applying for a j1 visa, you must first apply for and be accepted by an exchange visitor program designated by the department of state. Program number, and sevis status ds2019 form details date the data entry was completed, exchange visitors category and career and program for students exchange visitor information exchange visitors biographical data and position code us address data exchange visitors current local address or site of activity. The cost of shipping original forms ds2019 to exchange visitors is. Sample john male exempt from preplacement ei ireland 215 university undergraduate students trainee 04121982 smalltown eiireland sample jane female n0000147767 certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor status jnonimmigrant u. Form ds2019 allotment for 20112012, secondary school student program june 10, 2010 pdf. Reprint form ds2019 immigration and customs enforcement. Verify that thescholar possesses sufficient proficiency in english.
The exchange visitor programs j visa is designed to promote the interchange of. A growing number of embassies are posting special communications on their. A department of state bureau of educational exchange exchange visitor program page links to the latest guidance for exchange visitor program sponsors and participants, and includes a frequently asked questions section as well. Creating and updating exchange visitor data for ds2019 forms. The j1 status of a nonimmigrant exchange visitor is specified on form ds 2019 which is issued by an specified sponsored exchange program and allots a certain duration the status is eligible for. The exchange visitor skills list contains fields of specialized knowledge and skills.
Sevis will be informed of status events for students and exchange visitors including, but. Go to dos eca exchange visitor program resources on covid19. Ds 2019 request form j1 exchange visitor program document must be filled out by the inviting faculty member, not the scholar request form in accordance with u. The ds2019 is officially titled the certificate of eligibility because with it, you are. When an exchange visitor ev is in initial or active status, or a spousedependent is in active status, hisher form ds 2019 may be reprinted for the following reasons. Exchange visitor program for the length of time necessary to complete his or her program, provided such time does not exceed five years. J1 visa human resources the university of texas at dallas. For those planning to participate as professors or research scholars visitor is not eligible for j status under the following circumstances. International education usg j1 exchange visitor program. Department of homeland security dhs uses to maintain information on student and exchange visitor program sevpcertified schools, f1 and m1 students who come to the united states to attend those schools, u. Request for form ds 2019 for j1 exchange visitors the department of state dos regulates all exchange visitor programs in the united states.
You may need these copies if you lose your ds 2019 form or passport during your exchange program. User manual for exchange visitor program sponsor users roaro of sevis. Department of state dos to promote educational, cultural and professional exchanges between americans and their international counterparts. Csus international student and scholar services office can create ds2019 immigration. The overall number of program participants in the swt program remains limited by the swt programs aggregate size at the 2011 participant level established by public notice 7677.
You are subject to the twoyear homecountry physical presence requirement when you complete your exchange visitor program if your skill is on your countrys skills list. Enter the student and exchange visitor information system sevis number and the program expiration date from form ds2019 in section 2 under list a. Embassy or consulate as part of their visa application. Begin new program, or change visa status to j1, accompanied by family members. User manual for exchange visitor program sponsor users roaro of.
If a visitor transfers from one j1 program to another, a new ds2019 is. A j1 exchange visitor that is transferring from another u. Sevis user manuals for exchange visitor program sponsors sevis user manuals are resources for current and prospective exchange visitor program sponsors roaros. We have provided additional information on some of the more popular exchange visitor programs below. J1 exchange visitor visa process information university of. Lehman college of the city university of new york is an exchange visitor program sponsor.
The exchange visitor applicant will conduct this process after the department submits the request, and the exchange visitor logs in to the evs platform. The uscis website has a pdf document titled employment authorization that has. Department of statedesignated exchange visitor program sponsors and j1 visa. J1 exchange visitor ds2019 request form exchange visitor alert. Creating and updating exchange visitor data for ds2019 forms for. The j1 exchange visitor program was created as part of the mutual.
Kindly submit the complete j1 exchange visitor ds 2019 request packet with all the required forms and supporting documents to ie either through the usg secured moveit system or via mail. Embassy or consulate to obtain the j visa to enter the u. Covid19 guidance from dos eca for j1 exchange program. Specialist or student which lasted more than 6 months and now requesting a j. Replace a ds 2019 form damaged replace a ds 2019 form lost replace a ds 2019 form stolen updated form ds 2019 or name. It ensures that government agencies have essential data related to nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors to preserve national security. Request packet to ie at least 30 days prior to the proposed start date of the new exchange visitor program. The designated sponsor, whose name and telephone number can be found on. At suny upstate medical university, the office of graduate medical education is responsible for the j1 visa exchange visitor program. Our j1 designation has been approved as a consortium for the following categories. Foreign nationals are required to sign page one of the form agreeing to the instructions and certification language relating to participation in the exchange program found on page two.
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