This collection is used to identify
foreign nationals as being eligible for exchange visitor (J-1)
status. Participating organizations, designated by the U.S.
Department of State, provides the information on the individual
participants through the completion of the Form DS-2019. The
completed form, containing the signature of the responsible officer
of the designated US organization then forwards the completed form
to the potential participant. The participant takes the form to the
American Embassy or Consultant in the home country to apply to the
visa. If approved, the Form DS-2019 is presented to the
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.