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Video Transcript Remarks by Lisa, Intern from Germany Well, I've always known that I would be interested in working in international relations or that field, and this internship has really shown me that this is what I want to do. I work at the Alliance for International Education and Cultural Exchange. I expected this internship to be very interesting and to teach me a lot about the American way of professional life,how to work in a business or non-profit organization in the U.S., just because obviously the American business life, working life, is different from what I'm used to in…

The Form DS-2019, “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-Nonimmigrant),” is a Department of State controlled document that can only be produced through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). SEVIS is the Department of Homeland Security database developed to maintain information on F, M, and J visa holders. The Form DS-2019 is required to support an application for a nonimmigrant J visa for exchange visitors (J-1) and their accompanying spouses and dependents (J-2), if any. It is a two-page document. Foreign nationals are required to sign page one of the form agreeing with the certification statement found…

Minor or Technical Infractions These include, but are not limited to: failure to 1) extend a participant's program before the end date on the Form DS-2019; 2) process a program transfer prior to the end date on the Form DS-2019; or 3) receive approval and an amended Form DS-2019 prior to accepting an honorarium or other type of payment for an allowable activity. The responsible officer may correct the participant's record within 120 days of the stated end date of the participant's program by issuing a new Form DS-2019 that 1) shows continued authorized stay without interruption; 2) indicates the…

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…

Required Documentation When applying, each visa applicant must submit to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate the following: DS 2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status. A SEVIS-generated Form, DS-2019, is provided to you by your program sponsor, after the sponsor enters your information in the SEVIS system. All exchange visitors, including their spouses and dependents must be registered in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). 2011 Pilot Summer Work Travel Program participants' Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status, will be sent by your U.S. program sponsor directly to the U.S. embassy or consulate where…

How can I obtain a Form DS-2019? Designated sponsors are authorized to issue this form to prospective exchange visitors they have screened and selected for participation in the exchange visitor program (see How To Apply). The information in this form is completed by the sponsor prior to being given to the participant, who once given the DS-2019, can apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate for the J-1 visa. Issuance of the J-1 visa, like all non-immigrant visas, is at the discretion of Consular Officers viewing visa applications at U.S. embassies and consulates. This means that even if you are…

Sponsors screen and select their program participants according to the eligibility criteria for each program category. Some categories require that a personal interview be part of the screening and selection process. In addition to program-specific criteria, all participants must satisfy English language proficiency and insurance requirements. Sponsors are to provide participants with pre-arrival information prior to their departure from their home countries and an orientation upon their arrival in the United States. Sponsors are also required to monitor the progress and welfare of the participants for the duration of their programs. English Language Proficiency Participants must possess sufficient proficiency in…

View Step-by-Step Guide on how to apply.To take part in one of the J-1 Visa programs, locate and contact a designated sponsor. The designated sponsors supervise the application process and are the main point of contact throughout the exchange program process. Contact the sponsors directly to take part in one of the exchange programs.

J-1 Visa Questions jvisas@state.gov   Visa Status Questions You need to contact the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Their Customer Service public number is: (800) 375-5283.   SEVIS Registration Questions You should contact your J-1 program sponsor. Your sponsor is responsible for assisting and advising you on all matters regarding your J-1 exchange visitor program.   Social Security Card Questions You should contact the Social Security Administration.   J-1 Visa Emergency Hotline: 1-866-283-9090 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) The Department of State activated the helpline to ensure the health and safety of its exchange…

General Administrative Requirements Accreditation and Licensure Sponsors are required to comply with all local, state, federal and professional requirements applicable to the program category and to the activity for which they are designated. Requisite licenses and accreditation are to be current at all times [22 CFR 62.9(c)]. Staffing and Support Services Sponsors are to appoint adequate staff and support services with appropriate qualifications and training to administer the program in compliance with the Exchange Visitor Program regulations [22 CFR 62.9(f)]. Appointment of Responsible and Alternate Responsible Officers The sponsor appoints one responsible officer (RO) and alternate responsible officers (ARO) to…

Related Links: U.S. Department of State Waiver of the J Visa Two-Year Foreign Residence Requirement, 212(e) Bureau of Consular Affairs (www.Travel.State.gov) Visas and specifically J-visas Special Visa Processing Procedures-Travelers from State Sponsors of Terrorism Interagency Working Group on U.S. Government-sponsored international exchanges and training U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Student and Exchange Visitor Program and SEVIS (ICE.gov/SEVIS) SEVIS I-901 Fee Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions SEVIS log-in page SEVIS I-901 Fee Payment Page ICE Special Agent in Charge Offices U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Laws, regulations and Guides Immigration Forms Immigration Services and Benefits…

  2024 Final Rule - Forms DS-2019: Digital Signature and Electronic Submission Forms DS-2019 2023 Au Pair NPRM: Au Pair NPRM Au Pair NPRM, extension of comment period Notice of Temporary Waiver and Modification of Certain Regulatory Requirements Interim Final Rule (with request for comment) – Forms DS-2019: Digital Signatures and Electronic Transmission Federal Register Notice 2021 Final Rule - Sanctions; Notifications Federal Register Notice Final Rule – Change to Certification Authority for Alien Physician Category of the Exchange Visitor Program Federal Register Notice 2020 Exchange Visitor Program - Training Plan – 60 and 30 day notices of Public Information…

Advisory Letters Au Pair Host Family Appreciation Letter (2024) (PDF) Au Pair Welcome Letter (2024) (PDF) College or University Student Letter (2024) (PDF) Camp Counselor Welcome Letter (2024) (PDF) Intern Welcome Letter (2024) (PDF) Newly Validated Exchange Visitor Email (2022) (PDF) Professor Welcome Letter (2024) (PDF) Secondary School Student School Admin Appreciation Letter (2024) (PDF) Secondary School Student Host Family Appreciation Letter (2024) (PDF) Secondary School Student letter (2024) (PDF) Scholar Welcome letter (2024) (PDF) Summer Work Travel Host Employee letter (2024) (PDF) Summer Work Travel Participant letter (2024) (PDF) Teacher Host School letter (2024) (PDF) Teacher Welcome letter (2024)…

SEVIS Release Information 2019 SEVIS Release 6.47 System Changes – June 2019 (PDF) SEVIS Release 6.48 System Changes – September 2019 (PDF) 2018 SEVIS Release 6.37 System Changes – January 2018 (PDF) SEVIS Release 6.38 System Changes – March 2018 (PDF) SEVIS Release 6.39 System Changes – April 2018 (PDF) SEVIS Release 6.40 System Changes – June 2018 (PDF) SEVIS Release 6.41 System Changes – October 2018 (PDF) 2017 SEVIS Release 6.36 System Changes – November 2017 (PDF) SEVIS Release 6.35 System Changes – July 2017 (PDF) SEVIS Release 6.33 System Changes – April 2017 (PDF) SEVIS Release 6.32 System Changes…

SEVIS is an Internet-based system that provides tracking and monitoring functionality, with access to accurate and current information on nonimmigrant students (F and M visa) and exchange visitors (J visa), and their dependents (F-2, M-2, and J-2). SEVIS enables schools and program sponsors to transmit electronic information and event notifications, via the Internet, to the DHS and DoS throughout a student's or exchange visitor's stay in the United States. SEVIS will be informed of status events for students and exchange visitors including, but not limited to, entry/exit data, changes of current United States address (residence), program extensions, employment notifications, and…

Interested in Becoming a Sponsor? BridgeUSA is an educational and cultural exchange that provides study and work-type experiences in the United States for foreign nationals in an effort to further the State Department’s public diplomacy goals. The Department welcomes and encourages new organizations to become sponsors of exchange visitor programs. The First Step is the Application Process Learn how to apply Resources How to become a Sponsor? (PDF) The Second Step is Application Submission Submit an application in SEVIS and remit the application fee (identified at §62.17). Manual for Temporary Users of SEVIS Pay.gov All applications must be submitted electronically…

Bringing Cross-Cultural Experiences Home: J-1 Visa by the Numbers The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program provides opportunities for around 300,000 foreign visitors from 200 countries and territories per year to experience U.S. society and culture and engage with Americans. Use the interactive map above to find out how many participants are in each state or program across the country and see how J-1 Visa is bringing the intercultural experience to America's backyard.

Who is eligible? Eligibility for a J-2 Visa depends on the specific exchange program being offered to the J-1 non-immigrant by a sponsor organizations. The exchange categories of au pair, camp counselor, secondary school student and summer work travel do not permit J-2 Visas. In addition, although some categories allow for spouses and/or dependents to accompany a J-1 Visa holder, there are specific programs that do not. How can I apply? The application procedure is the same as that for a primary visa applicant. The sponsor must approve the accompaniment of the spouse and/or children who will each be issued…

Program Fact Sheets Alien Physician Flyer 2022 (PDF) Au Pair Flyer 2023 (PDF) Camp Counselor Flyer 2023 (PDF) Intern Flyer 2023 (PDF) Professor_Flyer-AY 2022-2023 (PDF) Research Scholar_Flyer-AY (PDF) 2022-2023 Secondary School Student Flyer 2022 (PDF) Short-Term Scholar Flyer-AY 2022-2023 (PDF) Specialist Flyer-AY 2022-2023 (PDF) Summer Work Travel Flyer 2023 (PDF) Teacher Flyer 2023 (PDF) Trainee Flyer 2023 (PDF) University_College Student Flyer-AY 2022-2023 (PDF) Types of Visas About J-2 Visa Other U.S. Student Visas More Information Common Questions DHS Exchange Visitor Data

View Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply to Exchange Visitor Program Learn about the application process Read about J-1 Visa's eligibility requirements Choose a J-1 Visa program Find a program sponsor Obtain a DS-2019 form Receive the J-1 Visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy Learn about participants' experiences Current J-1 Visa Holders Extend program stay Transfer programs Learn about J-1 Visa rules Safety and Security on Your Exchange Visitor Program If you have concerns or issues that your U.S. sponsor has not resolved, or you find you cannot reach your sponsor, please contact the Department of State through our…