The DS-2019 is the “certificate of eligibility” for J-1 status. All Exchange Visitors must have this document to receive a J-1 visa and enter the U.S. J-1 Exchange Visitors are issued DS-2019s by the Office of International Services at the sponsoring academic department’s request. It is important that the minimum funding requirements are met.
Funding for J-1 Exchange Visitors
J-1s may receive funding from multiple sources, including USC, the visitor’s home government, the visitor’s home university, personal sources, and private organizations. Please review this page for more information about funding requirements for J-1 Exchange Visitors and their dependents.
Obtaining a USC NetID for Trojan International Access
Prior to DS-2019 submission, the department administrator must obtain a USC NetID and 10-digit ID number for their applicant to gain access to the Trojan International portal. This allows the exchange visitor to complete their portion of the application.
DS-2019 Initial/Transfer Requests
The following page is a review of the application requirements to obtain a DS-2019 from USC. This page also includes information specific to Exchange Visitors already in the U.S. that would like to transfer their SEVIS record to USC.
Correction Requests & Cancelations
If an exchange visitor plans to arrive late or cancel their appointment, this must be communicated and reported to the Department of State through the SEVIS database. Please visit this page to learn more about reporting responsibilities for scholars and department administrators.