DS-2019 Application-2025

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The document provides detailed instructions for the DS-2019 application process for J-1 Exchange Visitors at UW-Madison, including categories such as Professors, Research Scholars, Short Term Scholars, and Specialists. It outlines the required documentation, processing times, and procedures for both the hosting department and the visitor. Key points include duration of stay limits for each category, mandatory registration with the IFSS Office upon arrival, and a checklist of necessary documents to avoid processing delays.

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Where can I get the DS-2019?

The DS-2019 is a document standing for Certificate of Eligibility. It is issued by the US Department of State to people that are granted with J visa (J-1 or J-2). This certification is needed when applying for US visa. The DS-2019 can be obtained online at .

Can DS-2019 be sent electronically?

With this new DOS guidance, ISSO advisors can either: print and physically sign paper Forms DS-2019 in black/blue ink, scan and save them as a PDF, and electronically transmit them (e.g., via email), or. use digital signature software to sign Forms DS-2019 and then electronically transmit them.

Who needs a DS-2019 form?

The DS-2019 is required for re-entering the United States and applying for a new visa (if you need one). Before your departure from the United States, make sure that you have an unexpired travel validation from an adviser at Berkeley International Office on the DS-2019 (bottom right corner).

Where do I get a DS-2019 form?

It is issued by each U.S. university or college that admits you as a prospective J-1 student. You may receive DS-2019s from more than one school. At the visa interview, you will present to the visa officer the DS-2019 from the school you wish to attend.

How can you get the I-20 DS-2019?

To qualify for an I-20 or DS-2019 you must: be admitted to a full-time program of study (and maintain full-time enrollment every term) document the financial resources to cover tuition, fees and living expenses of the first academic year and have a plan to finance any additional time.

How much does DS-2019 cost?

Overview of the total costs to obtain the J-1 visa Issuing the DS-2019 form: US$ 895 US$ 2.425 to the visa sponsor in the USA, depending on the duration of internship/training and your home country. In this fee the SEVIS-fee of US$ 220 to the Department of State is already included.

Who provides DS-2019?

The U.S. Department of State plays the primary role in administering the J-1 exchange visitor program, so the first step in obtaining a J-1 visa is to submit a Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status, (formerly known as an IAP-66). Your sponsoring agency will provide you this form.

How do I get my DS-2019 form?

Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status, Form DS-2019 After your program sponsor enters your information in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database, they will send you the DS-2019 form. All exchange visitors must be registered in SEVIS.

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