Form DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (

U.S. Department of State

CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR EXCHANGE VISITOR STATUS
(J-NONIMMIGRANT)
1. Surname/Primary Name

Given Name:

Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy): City of Birth:

OMB APPROVAL NO. 1405-0119
EXPIRES: XX-XX-XXXX
ESTIMATED BURDEN : 45 min
*See Page 2

Gender:

Country of Birth:

Citizenship Country Code:

Legal Permanent Residence Country Code: Legal Permanent Residence Country: Position Code:

Citizenship Country:

Position:

Primary Site of Activity:
2. Program Sponsor:

Exchange Visitor Program Number:

Participating Program Official Description:

DRAFT

Purpose of this form:
3. Form Covers Period:

4. Exchange Visitor Category:

From (mm-dd-yyyy):
Subject/Field Code: Subject/Field Code Remarks:
To

(mm-dd-yyyy):

5. During the period covered by this form, the total estimated financial support (in U.S. $) is to be provided to the exchange visitor by:

6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICER OR ALTERNATE RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
ATTESTATION: I attest that prior to issuing this Form DS-2019, the Program
Sponsor organization identified above, for which I serve as the Responsible
Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer, has verified, in accordance with the
requirements of 22 CFR 62.12(b), that each prospective exchange visitor: (i) is
eligible and qualified for, and accepted into, the program in which he or she will
participate;(ii) possesses adequate financial resources to participate in and
complete his or her exchange visitor program; and (iii) possesses adequate
financial resources to support an accompanying spouse and dependents, if any. I
also attest that upon printing and signing this form, I am physically present in the
United States or in a U.S. territory. A notification copy of this form has been
provided to the U.S. Department of State.

7.
Name of Official Preparing Form

Title

Address of Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer

Telephone Number

Signature of Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer

Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

8. Statement of Responsible Officer for Releasing Sponsor (FOR TRANSFER OF PROGRAM)
Effective date (mm-dd-yyyy):
. Transfer of this exchange visitor from program number
sponsored by
to the program specified in item 2 is necessary or highly desirable and is in conformity with the objectives of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended.

Date (mm-dd-yyyy) of Signature

Signature of Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer
PRELIMINARY ENDORSEMENT OF CONSULAR OR IMMIGRATION OFFICER REGARDING
SECTION 212(e) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT AND PL 94-484, AS
AMENDED (see item 1(a) of page 2).
The Exchange Visitor in the above program:
1.

Not subject to the two-year residence requirement.

2.

Subject to two-year residence requirement based on:
A.

Government financing and/or

B.

The Exchange Visitor Skills List and/or

C.

PL 94-484 as amended

(ALL EXCHANGE VISITORS
SPONSORED BY USAID AND ALL
ALIEN PHYSICIANS SPONSORED BY
ECFMG ARE SUBJECT TO THE
TWO-YEAR HOME RESIDENCE
REQUIREMENT.)

TRAVEL VALIDATION BY RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
(Maximum validation period is 1 year*)
*EXCEPT: Maximum validation period is up to 6 months for
Short-term Scholars and 4 months for Camp Counselors and
Summer Work/Travel.
(1) Exchange Visitor is in good standing at the present time
Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

Signature of Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer
(2) Exchange Visitor is in good standing at the present time

Name

Title

Signature of Consular or Immigration Officer

Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE FINAL DETERMINATION REGARDING 212(e).

Signature of Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer

EXCHANGE VISITOR CERTIFICATION: I have read and agree with the statement in item 2 on page 2 of this document.

Signature of Applicant

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Place

Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR AND CERTIFICATION BY THE ALIEN BENEFICIARY NAMED ON PAGE 1 OF THIS FORM:
Read this page and sign the Exchange Visitor Certification block on the bottom of page 1 and prior to presentation to a United States
Consular or Immigration Official.
1. I understand that the following conditions are applicable to exchange visitors:
(a) TWO-YEAR HOME-COUNTRY PHYSICAL PRESENCE REQUIREMENT (SECTION 212(e) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY
ACT AND PL 94-484, AS AMENDED):
RULE: Exchange visitors whose programs are financed in whole or in part, directly or indirectly by either their government or by the U.S. Government, are
required to reside in their home-country for 2 years following completion of their program before they are eligible for immigrant status, temporary worker
(H) status, or intracompany transferee (L) status. Likewise, if exchange visitors are acquiring a skill that is in short supply in their home country (these skills
appear on the "Exchange Visitor Skills List") they will be subject to the same two-year home-country residence requirement. The requirement also is
applicable to alien physicians entering the United States to receive graduate medical education or training. The U.S. Department of State reserves the right to
make the final determination regarding 212(e).
NOTE: MARRIAGE TO A U.S. CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT, OR BIRTH OF A CHILD IN THE UNITED STATES, DOES
NOT REMOVE THIS REQUIREMENT.
(b) Extension of Stay/Program Transfers: A completed Form DS-2019 is required in order to apply for a program extension or program transfer, and must be
obtained from or with the assistance of the sponsor.
(c) Limitation of Stay: STUDENTS - as long as they pursue a full course of study towards a degree, or if engaged full-time in a non-degree program, up to 24
months. Students for whom the sponsor recommends academic training may be permitted to remain for an additional period of up to 18 months after
receiving their degree or certificate; post-doctoral academic training may be approved by the sponsor for a period not to exceed 36 months; SECONDARY
STUDENTS - up to 1 academic year; TRAINEES - 18 months; TEACHERS - 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 additional years;
PROFESSORS and RESEARCH SCHOLARS - 5 years; SHORT-TERM SCHOLARS - 6 months; SPECIALISTS - 1 year; INTERNATIONAL
VISITORS - 1 year; ALIEN PHYSICIAN - the time typically required to complete the medical specialty involved but limited to 7 years with the
possibility of extension if approved by the U.S. Department of State; GOVERNMENT VISITOR - up to 18 months; CAMP COUNSELOR - up to 4
months; SUMMER WORK/TRAVEL - up to 4 months; AU PAIR - 1 year; INTERN - up to 12 months. For details, see 22 CFR Part 62.
(d) Documentation Required for Admission/Readmission as an Exchange Visitor: To be eligible for admission to the United States, an exchange visitor must
present the following at the port of entry: (1) a valid nonimmigrant visa, unless exempt from nonimmigrant visa requirements; (2) a passport valid for 6
months beyond the anticipated period of admission, unless exempt from passport requirements; (3) a properly executed Form DS-2019, which must be
retained by the exchange visitor for readmission within the period of previously authorized stay. Exchange visitors are permitted to travel abroad and
maintain status (e.g., obtain a new visa) under duration of the program as indicated by the dates on this form (see item 3 on page 1 of this form).
(e) Change of Visa Status: Exchange visitors (and their spouses and dependents) are expected to leave the United States upon completion of their program
objective. Exchange visitors who are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement are not eligible to change their status while in the
United States to any other nonimmigrant category except, if applicable, that of official or employee of a foreign government(A) or an international
organization(G) or member of the family or attendant of either of these types of officials or employees.
(f) Insurance: Exchange visitors are required to have medical insurance in effect for themselves for the duration of their exchange program, and for
accompanying spouse and dependents while these are in the United States during the exchange visitor's program; (2) repatriation of remains in the amount of
U.S. $25,000; and (3) expenses associated with medical evacuation in the amount of U.S. $50,000. A policy secured to fulfill the insurance requirements
shall not have a deductible that exceeds U.S. $500 per accident or illness, and must meet other standards specified in the Exchange Visitor Program
regulations, 22 CFR Part 62.14. For details, consult your program's Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer (see item 7 on page 1 of this form).
2. EXCHANGE VISITOR (J-NON-IMMIGRANT) CERTIFICATION: I have read and agreed to comply with the terms and conditions of my admission and
those of any extension of stay. I certify under penalty of perjury for violating U.S. laws (18 U.S. Code § 1621 - Perjury generally); or (18 U.S. Code § 1001 False Statement) that all information provided on this form refers specifically to me and is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I seek to
enter or remain in the United States temporarily, and solely for the purpose of pursuing an exchange program facilitated by the designated sponsor named above,
or for an accompanying spouse and dependent(s). I also authorize the named sponsor to release any information from my records needed by DHS pursuant to 8
CFR 214.3(g) to determine my non-immigrant status. I agree that I will maintain compliance with insurance regulations as specified in 22 CFR 62.14 for myself
for the duration of my exchange program and for my J-2 spouse and dependents while they are present in the United States during my exchange program. For
the purposes of 20 U.S.C. 1232g and 22 CFR 62, I authorize U.S. Department of State designated sponsors and any educational institution named on Form
DS-2019 to release information to the Department of State relating to compliance with the Exchange Visitor Program regulations. Signatures: The J-1 exchange
visitor should sign the J-1 form under Signature of Applicant. The J-2 spouse or dependent should sign the J-2 form under Signature of Applicant. Parent or
guardian must sign the J-1 form if exchange visitor is under 16. Parent or guardian must sign the J-2 form if accompanying minor is under 16.

NOTICE TO ALL EXCHANGE VISITORS
To facilitate your readmission to the United States after a visit in another country other than a contiguous territory or adjacent islands, you should have the
Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer of your sponsoring organization indicate on the TRAVEL VALIDATION BY RESPONSIBLE OFFICER or
Alternate Responsible Officer section of the Form DS-2019 that you continue to be in good standing.
The signature of the Responsible Officer or the Alternate Responsible Officer on the Form DS-2019 is valid for up to one year* or until the end date in item 3 on
page 1 of this Form, or to the validation date authorized by the Responsible Officer, whichever occurs sooner.

*EXCEPT: Maximum validation period is up to 6 months for Short-term Scholars and 4 months for Camp Counselors and Summer Work/Travel.
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT: Under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, the U.S. Department of
State has been delegated the authority to designate Exchange Visitor Programs for U.S. Government agencies, and for public and private educational and cultural
exchange organizations. The information is used by Exchange Visitor Program sponsors to appropriately identify an individual seeking to enter the United States as
an exchange visitor and by the U.S. Department of State for exchange visitor program administration purposes. The completed form is sent to the prospective
exchange visitor abroad, who takes it to the U.S. Consulate (Embassy) to secure an exchange visitor (J-1, J-2) visa. Responses are mandatory. An Agency or
organization may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond, to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control
number. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
researching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Department of State, ECA/EC,
Washington, DC 20522-0505.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: INA Section 222 (f) provides that visa issuance and refusal records shall be considered confidential and shall be used
only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States. Certified copies of visa
records may be made available to a court which certifies that the information contained in such records is needed in a case pending before the court.
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