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J-1 Scholars

Background Information on J-1 Scholars

• Introduction to J-1 Scholar Category
• SEVIS Fee
• Two-Year Home Residence Requirement
• Incidental Employment for J-1 Scholars

Forms for Inviting J-1 Scholars

• Sample Letter of Invitation for J-1 Scholars Sponsored by UB
• Sample Letter of Invitation for J-1 Scholars Sponsored by Other Organizations (e.g. Fulbright)
• DS-2019 Request Cover Sheet
• DS-2019 Request Checklist
• DS-2019 Request Form
• Medical Insurance Attestation
• J-1 Evaluation Form

Forms for Extending J-1 Scholars

• DS-2019 Request Cover Sheet
• DS-2019 Extension Request Checklist
• DS-2019 Extension Request Form
• J-1 Evaluation Form

Form for Obtaining Social Security Number

• Form SS-5

J-2 Dependents' Work Authorization

• Background Information
• Sample Letter Requesting Work Authorization
• Form I-765 (J-2 Work Authorization)

Forms for Updating J-1 Scholars' Information

• J-1 Scholar Data Form

Forms for J-1 Scholars who are Changing Schools

• Transfer-In Form
• Transfer-Out Form

For further information regarding the J-1 Scholar category, contact UB Immigration Services, 210 Talbert Hall, Phone: 645-2355 or 645-5550..

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