Before Arrival for J-1 Scholars

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Applying for J-1/J-2 entry visas

As a new J-1 Exchange Visitor you must apply for a J-1 entry visa unless you are visa exempt (Canadian and Bermudian citizens). J-2 dependents must apply for J-2 entry visas (see below)

Find the U.S. Embassy, Consulate, Diplomatic Mission or office providing consular services where you will apply. On the website you will find instructions for making an appointment, paying the visa fee(s), and the documents you will need.

A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. A visa only allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (generally an airport) and request permission to enter the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the port of entry have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States.

In general, you will present the following documents:

Passport, valid for travel to the U.S. with a validity date at least 6 months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the U.S.
Form DS-2019 from the University of Colorado Denver

Exchange Visitor Program Number is P-1-0385
Your SEVIS ID number is in the upper right hand corner

Letter of Offer if an employee or Letter of Invitation
Proof of financial support, if from a source other than University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Proof of English language proficiency
Form DS-160, “Nonimmigrant Electronic Visa Application,” which must be completed on-line
Photos
Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee
Fees and Reciprocity Tables (state.gov) for visa reciprocity fee, if applicable (refer to your country of citizenship)
Proof of payment of the SEVIS Fee, if applicable. (I-901 Fee)

Passport, valid for travel to the U.S. with a validity date at least 6 months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the U.S.
Form DS-2019 from the University of Colorado Denver
Form DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan
Letter of Offer if an employee or Letter of Invitation
Proof of financial support, if from a source other than University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Proof of English language proficiency
Form DS-160, “Nonimmigrant Electronic Visa Application,” which must be completed on-line
Photos
Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee
Fees and Reciprocity Tables (state.gov) for visa reciprocity fee, if applicable (refer to your country of citizenship)
Proof of payment of the SEVIS Fee, if applicable. (I-901 Fee)

When you enter the U.S. for the first time in J-1 status, be prepared to present the following items to the border official:

Passport, valid for travel to the U.S. with a validity date at least 6 months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the U.S.
Form DS-2019 from University of Colorado Denver
Letter of Offer if an employee or Letter of Invitation
Form DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan if you will be a J-1 student intern
Letter of Offer if an employee or Letter of Invitation
Proof of financial support, if from a source other than University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Proof of English language proficiency
Proof of payment of the SEVIS Fee, if applicable. (I-901 Fee)

Passport, valid for travel to the U.S. with a validity date at least 6 months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the U.S.
Form DS-2019 from the University of Colorado Denver
Copy of J-1’s Letter of Offer if an employee or Letter of Invitation
Copy of J-1’s proof of financial support, if from a source other than University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Form DS-160, “Nonimmigrant Electronic Visa Application,” which must be completed on-line unless visa exempt
Photos unless visa exempt
Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee unless visa exempt
Fees and Reciprocity Tables (state.gov) for visa reciprocity fee, if applicable (refer to your country of citizenship) unless visa exempt
J-1’s proof of payment of the SEVIS Fee, if applicable. (I-901 Fee)
Proof of relationship to J-1 (marriage certificate and/or birth certificate(s) translated into English)

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Before Arrival for J-1 Scholars

Applying for J-1/J-2 entry visas

In general, you will present the following documents:

Before Arrival for J-1 Scholars

Applying for J-1/J-2 entry visas

In general, you will present the following documents:

J-1 Research Scholar, Professor, Specialist or Short-term Scholar

J-1 Student Intern

Canadian and Bermudan Citizens

J-2 Dependents