You should keep your immigration documents current, secure and accessible.

Your Form DS-2019, issued by BYU, is a certificate of eligibility provided initially for you to apply for a J  visa or to change your status, but it functions as your record of J lawful status throughout your stay in the U.S. and must be valid at all times. Do not let it expire if you still plan to continue your program. Contents Page 1: Current information on your school and program program expiration date any dependents here in the U.S. financial requirements and resources Your signature signifying that you have read and certify the information Lines for an endorsement by a Designated School Official (DSO) affirming that the information is correct for the purpose of re-entering the U.S. Any notations by a DHS official Page 2: Instructions which should be followed to maintain your status You should keep all of your original DS-2019s even after a new one has been issued to reflect updated information or transfer of schools. If you lose your current DS-2019, request a replacement from International Services.