HOW TO APPLY FOR THE J-1 VISA
Once students have downloaded their admission letter and DS-2019 from the ISSS Portal, they will need to schedule a visa appointment at the nearest U.S. consulate/embassy to obtain their exchange student visa. All exchange students will apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa. This type of visa is specifically granted to students and scholars who wish to engage in exchange programs within the U.S.
All students must pay applicable fees, including:
- Fees associated with the visa process.
- An I-901 SEVIS fee before they can attend their visa interview. Students will need to bring a receipt of their payment to their interview. SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) is an internet system/database that helps the U.S. keep track of international visitors.