The University of Toledo

Exchange Visitors

Prospective J-1 Exchange Visitor Information

• DS-2019 Request Form - creating the DS-2019 immigration document
  
  
• Overview of J-1 Program - helpful information for UT departments & prospective scholars
  
  
• J-1 Prearrival Checklist - helpful information for life at UT
  
  
• Health Insurance Resources - health insurance provider list
  
  
• Transportation from Airport and around Toledo
  
  
• Housing Around Toledo

Current J-1 Exchange Visitor Information

• Maintaining J-1 Status - how to maintain your current J-1 status
  
  
• J-1 Handbook
  
  
• Change of Status 
  
  
• Dependents (J-2) Request - inviting a spouse and/or child to the U.S.
  
  
• Academic Training (J-1 students only) 
  
  
• Extension of Program - steps to extend your DS-2019
  
  
• Co-Enrollment Form (J-1 students only)
  
  
• Transfer J-1s - transferring into and out of UT
  
  
• J-2 Employment Authorization
  
  
• Miscellaneous Information - visitation letters, traveling, and more!

 

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DS-2019 Request: Upon submission, the DS-2019 immigration document and accompanying documents will be prepared within 2-3 business days.

• Step 1: UT department or office must complete the DS-2019 Request Form.
  
  
  • The DS-2019 Request Form will require UT Departments to collect information from their future J-1 Exchange Visitor. Use the following form to collect that information: J-1 Visitor Sheet.
• Step 2: Email OISSS the following items for a completed request:
• DS-2019 Request Form (pdf)
• Passport page (also passports of dependents if applicable)
• Proof of funding letter. Translated in English if necessary. Amount in U.S. dollars.
• Copy of health insurance policy.
• Step 3: Complete J-1 Processing Fee of $200.
  • Request a budget transfer of $200 from your UT department to the OISSS index number A10390 and account number 71108. Provide the scholar's name, department, and J-1 Fee in the subject line.

Overview of J-1 Program: Learn more the J-1 Exchange Visitor process.

• Information on insurance requirements, funding requirements, J-2 dependents, and more.

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J-1 Prearrival Checklist: Important information for future J-1 Exchange Visitors.

• Learn how to pay the SEVIS Fee, how to carry documents through the airport, and more.

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Health Insurance Resources: While UT cannot evaluate, recommend, or endorse any specific health insurance company or policy, see a list of health insurance providers prepared by NAFSA.

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Transportation Options from Toledo & Detroit Metro Airports

Transportation Options around Toledo

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Housing Options Around Toledo

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  Maintaining J-1 Status: Immigration regulations for all J-1 categories.

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J-1 Handbook: Information regarding J-1 immigration regulations and UT policies and procedures as they relate to the J-1 program.

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Change of Status: Your eligibility to change to another nonimmigrant status may be limited. Click the link to see the various handouts for a change of status.

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Dependent DS-2019 Request Form: Use to invite your spouse and/or child to U.S. as a J-2.

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Academic Training (student categories only): Employment integral to an exchange visitor's academic program which may occur during and after the completion of studies.

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Extension of Program: A J-1 must complete their program by end date indicated on Line #3 of DS-2019. If the individual cannot complete the program by this date, contact OISSS for an extension before the end date.

• Extension of Program (student categories only)
• For Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, and Professors. OISSS will need the following:
• Verification Letter from UT department with a new end date,
• Proof of continued funding,
• Proof of continued health insurance coverage.

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Co-Enrollment (student categories only): A student can be enrolled in two different schools at the same time (concurrent enrollment), as long as the enrollment in both schools amounts to a full-time course of study.

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Transferring:

• Transfer in J-1s must email OISSSto initiate the transfer process. The J-1 scholar/student, OISSS, previous institution, and the UT department will coordinate the transfer details.
  • A transfer is allowed if the research topic and J-1 category will remain the same at UT.
  • A J-1 student may transfer if the purpose of the transfer is to complete the academic objective for which he or she was admitted.
  • The start date at UT must be the day following the last day at the prior institution. A gap between program sponsorship is not allowed.
     
• Transfer out J-1s must fill out the Transfer Out Form and give a copy of an acceptance letter or email confirming new research program to OISSS.
  • Transfer Out Form
  • Students must withdraw from all UT courses before the transfer out is complete.

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J-2 Employment Authorization

• Dependents of J-1 Exchange Visitors in J-2 status are eligible to apply to the USCIS for employment authorization. J-2 dependents are not permitted to work or to receive a U.S. Social Security Number until they have received an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card from USCIS. Average processing time is 3 months.
• J-2 dependents with employment authorization may work until the date on the EAD card or until the J-1 completes his/her program, whichever is earlier. J-2 dependents may apply to renew work authorization, as long as the J-1 remains in status.

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Miscellaneous Information

• Need a visitation letter? Check out our Letter policy!
• Want to Travel? Bring your DS-2019 into OISSS at least a week before traveling to get the document signed!
• Have you moved? Email OISSS to update your local U.S. address.