How to Get DS-2019 For J1 Exchange Visitors to U.S.A

The Form DS 2019 known as the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-Nonimmigrant) is a 2 page document required to support an application for an exchange visitor visa, and is produced and issued by a US Department of State designated sponsor.

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How Can I Get the DS-2019?
In order to receive the DS-2019, you must first find a designated sponsor, and then apply and be accepted for sponsorship into an appropriate J1 program category. Some of the J1 program categories are; professors/research scholars, short-term scholars, trainees, and college/University students.

Similar to the I20 for F1 and M1 international students, the primary purpose of the DS 2019 is to apply for a J1 visa and seek entry into the US on the J1 visa at a US Port of Entry. You can learn more about what to expect when trying to enter the US Port of Entry on a J1 visa in this video:    • What to Expect at a US Port of Entry ...  

Can I bring my family to the US on a J1 Visa?
J1 non-immigrants who intend to bring a spouse, child or children must obtain a separate DS 2019 form for each dependent, and must meet the requirements set by their designated sponsors to do so.

What Else is the DS-2019 Used For?
Apart from applying for the J1 Visa to enter the US, the DS-2019 could be used for the following;
1. Applying for a US social security number
2. Applying for a US state driver’s license or a state ID card
3. Serving as a proof of work authorization

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