Applying
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After receiving your DS-2019, you will need to apply for a J-1 visa in order to enter the U.S. in Exchange Visitor status. Any dependents that will accompany you must also use their DS-2019s to apply for J-2 visas. Please refer to the links below for helpful tips on how to apply for a visa.
* How to Apply for an Initial J-1 Entry Visa: Download * 10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa: Download * J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program: http://j1visa.state.gov/ * List of U.S. Consulates: http://www.usembassy.gov/ |
entering the united states
Upon your arrival in the U.S., Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will stamp your passport with an I-94 entry stamp connected to an electronic I-94 record which you will later be able to access here. The stamp shows that you have been lawfully admitted to the U.S. and the date you were admitted, the immigration status under which you were admitted, and the length of time you are permitted to stay. The I-94 stamp for J-1 exchange visitors should be designated “J-1 D/S.” “J-1” refers to your nonimmigrant status, and “D/S” stands for “Duration of Status,” which means that you are admitted for the full length of time designated on your DS-2019 plus any additional time you accrue for J-1 benefits, and the grace period following the document’s end date. Your dependents will likewise receive an I-94 stamp designated “J-2 D/S.” Please check your I-94 stamp before leaving Customs! If it is not properly designated, you must request that a Customs officer correct this before you leave the airport. An improperly designated stamp could be problematic if you later apply for a driver’s license, Social Security Number, or the like.
* List of documents to be presented to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the U.S. port of entry:
* Note: All the above-mentioned documents should be kept in an easily-accessible location in carry-on luggage. Do not put your documents in your checked luggage!
1. DS-2019
2. Passport/Visa
2. DS-2019(s) and passports/visas for any J-2 dependents
3. Proof of health insurance for themselves and all dependents (health insurance information must be sent to the ISSS office for review at least 2 weeks prior to arrival in the U.S.)
* List of documents to be presented to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the U.S. port of entry:
* Note: All the above-mentioned documents should be kept in an easily-accessible location in carry-on luggage. Do not put your documents in your checked luggage!
1. DS-2019
2. Passport/Visa
2. DS-2019(s) and passports/visas for any J-2 dependents
3. Proof of health insurance for themselves and all dependents (health insurance information must be sent to the ISSS office for review at least 2 weeks prior to arrival in the U.S.)
Before you leave Customs make sure your passport has a I-94 stamp (sample below)
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Check-in/orientation with isss upon arrival
You are required to come to the International Student and Scholar Services office within 10 days of your program start date for check-in and orientation. Please contact your immigration advisor in advance to arrange a date and time for this process. To complete the check-in and orientation process, you will need to bring your DS-2019, passport and J-1 visa, along with those of any dependents with you in J-2 status in the U.S. Your dependents are welcome, but it is not required.
Office Location: Click here to find the Alexander House (#28) on the map Contact ISSS Stevens Institute of Technology International Student and Scholar Services Castle Point on Hudson Alexander House, 1st Floor Hoboken, NJ 07030 USA Phone: 201-216-5189 Fax: 201-216-8333 |
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