The Office of Export Controls (OEC) requires 5-8 weeks to review all visa Export Control clearances for visa applications. Keep this in mind when submitting initial, extension, and amendment requests ...

These visas are for visiting professors, research scholars and short-term scholars. They are a part of the Exchange Visitor Program. In order to sponsor an Exchange Visitor, ISSS will issue a Form ...

International students will submit the electronic VIDOF (Visa Information/Declaration of Finances) and required supporting documents to the International Students and ...

The Office of International Students and Scholars will provide you with a Form I-20 or DS-2019 to present to the consular officer when you attend your visa interview. What documents do I need to ...

The below ISSO deadlines are to allow adequate time to receive a visa document in order to apply for a visa at a US embassy or consulate: August 1 - Fall Semester Admits December 15 - Spring Semester ...

A J-1 exchange visitor is permitted by law to engage in their program activities during the program dates in SEVIS. The Form DS-2019 document reflects the details of the J-1 program in SEVIS. Box 3 of ...

UAB’s Office of Global Engagement comprises Education Abroad, the English Language Institute, International Admissions, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), International Faculty & Staff ...

The process of requesting J-1 Student Intern visa status begins with the host department. View instructions for host departments. Once the NU department has submitted a complete request to the OISS, ...

J-1 students are expected to complete all degree requirements by the Program End Date on their DS-2019. If you will not complete your academic program by the Program End Date (section 3) on your ...

If you’ve submitted a DS-2019 request to ISSS recently and the DS-2019 has not yet been issued, please note that August 1 is the earliest date start date ISSS will provide. There are exceptions to ...

Hosting Department Invites the Visitor (5 Months from Program Start) Submit DS-2019 Application (4 Months from Program Start) OIE Reviews and Issues DS-2019 (3 Months from Program Start) Visitor ...

Only the spouse and unmarried minor children (under age 21) of a J-1 visa holder may apply for J-2 dependent status. Their eligibility to stay legally in the U.S. is dependent upon the J-1 maintaining ...