The J-1 must sign and complete the Exchange Visitor Certification section at the bottom of his/her DS-2019 and the DS-2019s of any J-2 dependents.Form DS-2019: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status.For those in J (or F) status, revalidation also applies to the “adjacent islands,” except Cuba. * There is an exception for reentry allowing for the “ automatic revalidation” of one’s visa for nonimmigrants who travel for less than 30 days solely to Canada or Mexico under certain conditions. Note: Canadian citizens are visa-exempt and do not normally apply for a visa at a US Consulate or Embassy, but they must pay the SEVIS fee prior to arrival in the US. If you may be marrying a US citizen or permanent resident (or someone who is applying for either) or planning to apply for US permanent residence within 90 days of entry or reentry to the US in J status, consult a qualified US immigration attorney prior to applying for a J visa or entering or reentering the US in J status.įor entry or reentry to the United States, you must have a valid, unexpired visa issued by a US Consulate or Embassy that is appropriate for the purpose of your stay in the US.* Because there are different procedures and requirements, check the website for the specific US Consulate or Embassy you plan to visit in order to schedule a visa appointment and for visa application information and instructions. The question of intent may come up when applying for a J-1 or J-2 visa, entering or reentering the US in J-1 or J-2 status, or applying to change to J-1 or J-2 status from within the US. They cannot have the intention to stay in the US permanently or indefinitely. Reminder for J-1s and J-2s: J-1s & J-2 dependents must have the intention to return to their home country upon completion of the J-1 program and maintain a residence abroad to which they intend to return.

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