Contact your program directly. If the program does not have the forms, it should contact the Office of Education in Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.

The DS-2019 is a certificate of eligibility for a J-1 visa and confirms that the institution has screened for appropriate academic and financial ability to undertake the research stay in the U.S. The DS2019 has an expiration date and must be maintained with periodic institutional validations. See similar questions...

Although you will need your DS-2019 for your interview, it is important to schedule your appointment well in advance. Select a date on which you expect to have your DS-2019. See similar questions...

The DS-2019 form is a document issued by the Responsible Officer of CHF to the exchange teacher, describing the period and terms of the proposed visit. This form is a prerequisite for obtaining the J-1 visa passport stamp at a U.S. Consulate abroad, preferably in the home country. See similar questions...

Please come to the ISO to apply for a Program Extension. Make an appointment to see an advisor 30 to 90 days before the expiration date stated on your I-20 or DS-2019. See similar questions...

All international students who have been admitted to USC must submit a statement of financial support to be issued an I-20 or DS-2019. Your financial statement may be a bank statement, scholarship, or fellowship award that shows support for the required amount. Complete application instructions for international students, including information regarding the submission of financial statements can be found at: http://www.usc. See similar questions...

American Councils prepares DS-2019 forms for Fellows and facilitates the processing of J-1 Visas as the responsible administering organization for the sponsor, the U.S. Department of State. Under no circumstances will extensions, renewals, or transfers of visas be granted. The two-year home residency requirement is strictly interpreted and enforced by this program and organization. Every Fellow must return home at the end of the JFDP. See similar questions...

You can set up your visa interview appointment and fill out and print the necessary application forms through the Internet at http://visainfo.us-visaservices.com/ before you receive your DS-2019 form. However, you must bring the original, signed DS-2019 form to your visa interview in order to receive the visa. If you come to the visa interview without the original DS-2019, your application will be delayed. See similar questions...

The entry visa in your passport only functions to help you enter the United States. It does not determine how long you can stay. So, the entry visa can expire once you have entered the United States, without any effect on your legal status. You need to renew it only if you leave the U.S. and want to return in the same status. At that point you will have to visit a U.S. Embassy or Consulate outside of the U.S. and apply for a new visa. As long as you remain in the U.S. See similar questions...

Your I-20 or DS-2019 will be issued immediately once you are admitted and acceptable financial documents have been provided. See similar questions...

Yes. The I-20 or DS-2019 will be returned to you in an envelope with your passport and visa. Please do not open this envelope. Your I-20 must remain in this sealed envelope until you reach the U.S. At the airport, the immigration inspector will open the envelope as part of the process of admitting you to the United States to begin your studies. Should you open the envelope prior to arriving, the immigration inspector may not allow you to enter the U.S. See similar questions...