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Form DS-2019 for J-1s and J-2s

Form DS-2019 for J-1s and J-2s PDF Print E-mail
You should keep your immigration documents current, secure and accessible.

ds-2019-scholar.jpgYour 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
      • required financial information
      • any dependents here in the U.S.
      • financial 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.
 
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