Program Extension The responsible officer has the discretion to extend a participant's program to its maximum regulatory duration, that is, to the limit imposed by the regulations specific to a program category or to a program sponsor's designation. A new Form DS-2019 reflecting the extension is issued to the participant. Extensions beyond the maximum program duration are allowed in some program categories for exceptional or unusual circumstances, with approval from the Department of State. To obtain approval for such extensions, the responsible officer must submit an electronic request that justifies the petition and provides supporting documentation to the Department of…
Video Transcript Slide #2 Welcome to the SEVIS Training for sponsor officials. This training is designed to facilitate your understanding of SEVIS in regards to the administration, maintenance and management of the J-1 program information at your organization and your exchange visitor and spouse/dependent records. In this presentation we will discuss: The Exchange Visitor status lifecycle and timeline, the status change flow, and other potential status change scenarios. Slide #3 Disclaimer: This presentation provides guidance for using SEVIS. It does not replace the Exchange Visitor Program regulations found in 22 CFR Part 62. To obtain administrative guidance on the Exchange…
Resources for Sponsors: The Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration (OPA) monitors and enforces full compliance with Department regulations and policies with a focus on exchange visitors’ health, safety, and well-being, and responds to complaints and incidents. Incident Reporting: Sponsors are required to report any serious incident that has or could have the effect of endangering the health, safety, or welfare of an exchange visitor. An incident report is required in all situations, but a quick e‐mail regarding an evolving situation, to be followed later by an incident report, is acceptable. * 2023 Summer Work Travel Reporting Rubric (PDF)…
Resources for Sponsors: The Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration (OPA) monitors and enforces full compliance with Department regulations and policies with a focus on exchange visitors’ health, safety, and well-being, and responds to complaints and incidents. Incident Reporting: Sponsors are required to report any serious incident that has or could have the effect of endangering the health, safety, or welfare of an exchange visitor. An incident report is required in all situations, but a quick e‐mail regarding an evolving situation, to be followed later by an incident report, is acceptable. * 2023 Camp Counselor Reporting Rubric (PDF) * Incident…
