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J-1 Scholars

The Exchange Visitor Program

Other SUNY institutions are required to use different forms. Please call Mary Jean Zajac at (716) 645-2355 to get the correct forms.

Download the following information which might be of interest to you.

Background Information on J-1 Scholars

• Introduction to the Exchange Visitors Program: J-1 Scholars
• SEVIS Fee
• Two-Year Home Residence Requirement
• Incidental Employment for J-1 Scholars

Forms for Inviting J-1 Scholars

• Sample Letter of Invitation
• 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

J-2 Dependents' Work Authorization

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

Forms for Updating Information of J-1 Scholars at Other SUNY Schools

• J-1 Scholar Data Form

Forms for J-1 Scholars who are Changing Schools

• Transfer-In Form
• Transfer-Out Form

Please read the important disclaimer.

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