Can a sponsor give you a form DS-2019?
If you are authorized by your sponsor to be accompanied by your spouse (husband or wife) and children, they will also be given a Form DS-2019 and they can apply at the same time.
Why was my application for DS-2019 rejected?
Common reasons why your application for a DS-2019 can be rejected are e.g. Lack of co-operation of your potential internship company, insufficiently proven the relevance of the internship for your studies, your profession or training, insufficient financial resources or a lack of family, economic or social ties with your home country.
What do you need to know about DS-2019?
About DS-2019. The Form DS-2019 or “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status” is the basic document used in the administration of the exchange visitor program. This form permits a prospective exchange visitor to seek an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in order to obtain a J visa to enter the United States.
Where can I apply for a J-1 visa?
The information in this form is completed by the sponsor prior to being given to the participant, who once given the DS-2019, can apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate for the J-1 visa. Issuance of the J-1 visa, like all non-immigrant visas, is at the discretion of Consular Officers viewing visa applications at U.S. embassies and consulates.
What do you need to know about the DS-2019 form?
What is the Form DS-2019? The DS-2019 form or “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status” is the basic document used in the administration of the exchange visitor program. This form permits a prospective exchange visitor to seek an interview at a US embassy or consulate in order to obtain a J-1 visa to enter the United States.
What happens if you get a J-1 visa?
Issuance of the J-1 visa, like all non-immigrant visas, is at the discretion of Consular Officers viewing visa applications at U.S. embassies and consulates. This means that even if you are accepted to an exchange visitor program and have received your DS-2019, the Consular Officers decide if you will or not be granted the J-1 visa.
When to apply for a second J-1 visa extension?
Before you can make the request, you must have used up at least three of the six months granted by the first extension. If this second extension is granted, you will be given an additional six months to complete your project or research.
What does the IST plus Form DS-2019 do?
The Form DS-2019 identifies the exchange visitor and their designated sponsor and provides a brief description of the exchange visitor’s program, including the start and end date, category of exchange, and an estimate of the cost of the exchange program.