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Nov 19, 2021 · 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).
Nov 19, 2021 · The Form DS-2019 identifies the exchange visitor and their designated sponsor and provides a brief description of the exchange visitor’s program, including the start and end date, category of exchange, and an estimate of the cost of the exchange program.
Nov 19, 2021 · When you are accepted into an exchange visitor program, the program sponsor will issue you a form DS-2019. The program sponsor will tell you if you must pay a SEVIS I-901 fee to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or if this fee is already part of your program fees.
Nov 19, 2021 · 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.
Nov 19, 2021 · 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.
Nov 19, 2021 · A SEVIS-generated Form DS-2019 is required when applying for the J-1 Visa. The DS-2019 is a controlled form provided to you by your program sponsor. It documents your acceptance to an exchange program sponsored by a State Department designated Exchange Visitor Program sponsor.
May 11, 2023 · The Form DS-2019 identifies the exchange visitor and their designated sponsor and provides a brief description of the exchange visitor’s program, including the start and end date, category of exchange, and a cost estimate of the exchange program.
Nov 19, 2021 · Click the Print Final Form DS-2019 button to generate a PDF file of the Forms for the exchange visitor and spouse and all dependents. The Forms open in a new browser window. Click the Create New Exchange Visitor button to go to the first page of the create new exchange visitor record process.
Nov 19, 2021 · Creating and processing Forms DS-2019, including editing, correcting, and transferring exchange visitor records and initiating Exchange Visitor Requests; Further information about Exchange Visitor Program regulations and SEVIS can be found in the links below. Exchange Visitor Program Regulations (22 CFR Part 62)
Nov 19, 2021 · Only State Department-designated sponsors are authorized to issue the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status (Form DS-2019), which is the basic document to support an application for an exchange visitor visa (J-1 Visa).
