Hi, my j1 program shortened by my sponsor and they told me that they will change the ds 2019 form expiration date to 8/15 but they won't send me a new ds 2019. I have old ds 2019 form with me, my visa and my old ds 2019 form expiration date is 10/1. In that case how long I can stay in U.S? Or is there any problem if I miss the expiration date when I leave the U.S to go back home to my country?
Hello. Your sponsor needs to send you an updated DS-2019 form if they shortened your program. It's your right as a J-1 visa holder. You should insist that they provide this to you so that you can have correct documentation. You have a 30 day grace period (8/15 + 30 days) to remain in the U.S. before you'll be required to depart. If you stay after this, you will start to accumulate unlawful presence.
Hi, I accidentally signed the form in black ink. I then signed it again in blue ink. Place and date is blue ink too. It’s just one signature that is black ink.
I would be grateful if you could tell me the meaning of the Purpose of this form: Replace a DS-2019 form (Lost) and Begin new program; accompanied by number (2) of immediate family members were written on my and my dependents' DS-2019 forms, respectively.
Hello Avijite, It's just letting you know if the form is a reprint or original form. Accompanied by 2 family members means there are 2 J-2 dependents with the J-1 exchange visitor.
Hello I've my interview tomorrow but i still didn't received my ds2019 form. Will it be okay if i go without it because my sponsor said that I'll be receiving it by coming sunday most probably and I don't have reschedule option now Please respond ASAP
Hello, I am waiting for my DS-2019 documents from university and I am planning to travel to Canada for completing my PR process. Can we submit visa application at a different address compared to the DS-2019? I have given my Indian address for DS-2019 and haven't got one yet and need to travel to Canada soon. Is there any way? Please do reply
Hi! Your videos are very informative. I would like to what all documents have to be filled by the employer for a J1 trainee visa? Is it DS-2019, DS - 7002 AND I-901?
Hello and thank you! The employer would have to complete a J-1 sponsorship application providing information about their business. Only a U.S. Department of State designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019 and DS-7002. I-901 is the SEVIS receipt.
He ma´am I had my visa interview and my visa was approved but when I recieved my visa yesterday I noticed that they issued my visa for 5 years which is weird because it normally can not be over 4 months or so(the rest of the information is correctly). Also, they did not sign my ds2019 so there is not a sign on the part that says "signature of consular or immigration officer" and I do not know if that could be a problem when going to the USA. can you help me with any information
Hello. The consular officer usually signs or stamps the DS-2019 form. If the visa is issued for longer than your DS-2019 form, this shouldn't be an issue.
How much times it generally takes to receive the DS 2019 form???.....i have applied for culinary internship program and my joining date is 1 St October and i still not received the DS 2019....i am so tensed because my program star date already extended 3 times 😢😢😢😢
Hii! thank you for your videos. There is so much information that everything is confused. I got an acceptance letter from a company in New York for an internship. I will not receive any salary from the company but I will get an Erasmus scholarship from my university in Germany. In this case, does the company in the US need to receive the DS-2019, how can I explain this to them? For the visa type, there are j-1 and m-1 visas, which one is more suitable?
Hello, I need your help, I lost my original DS-2019 after getting a J-1 visa, and I still cannot find it. However, I found its scanned data as per attached. Do you think I will be able to enter the US with this scanned one? I am currently ordering official documents through FedEx, but it looks like I won't be able to get them in time before my travel date. If I don't receive it, I will have a printout of my email with the international office and the phone number of the university where I will be studying, but is there anything else I need besides those things? Some universities send the DS-2019 in PDF format, while other universities do not publish the DS-2019 in PDF format. If a student who plans to go to the latter type of universities were to print out the Ds2019 and use it, would he/she be able to enter the country? It is strange that students who plans to go to the former type of universities can enter the country while students the latter cannot.
Hello. I believe I just responded to your other comment, but you will need the original form of your DS-2019 form and not a PDF copy, since that won't be accepted at a port of entry.
Hello, I have a ds2019 form which has validity from May 8th to Nov 7th and I'll be traveling to the US by May 22nd , recently I got my extension from Jun 1 to Nov 31st and it seems like that extended form takes some time to arrive , will I still be able to travel to US with the old DS-2019 which I have in my hand ? Please help
Hello! I had my J1 visa interview on April 11, 2023, and my DS-2019 was signed by the consulate and given to me after the interview. However, he needs to verify some information in my application. My status is Refused. My question is, Once the DS 2019 has a signature, is it considered that my visa is approved? Thank you.
@@j-1visaconsulting258 I received an email from the embassy. Here's the message "Your visa is now in the final stages of the process" What does it mean? Thank you
@@renehechanova654 It means exactly what the message says. It's in the final stages of the process. You will have to wait until the processing is completed. Good luck!
Hello. I am in kind of situation where my start date on ds 2019 is august 28th and i have requested the university that i will be joining late on sep 25th. They said its okay because you have 30 days grace period to join and do not require new ds 2019 . But the problem is should i book the j1 dropbox slot before my initial start date ie aug 28th? Can i book after that or 3 days prior to aug 28th and mention a letter that i have taken permission to join late from university will be okay? Please kindly guide me
Hi, During consular appoinment, I had accidently submitted the photocopy of ds2019 and the immigration officer signed on the same. Now I have my original ds2019 form without consular sign and a photocopy of the form with signature. Will this be a problem? If yes, can you suggest me the ways to correct it? Thank you in advance.
Hi I am About to get DS2019 From my sponsor for 5 month training in USA, i need to ask is it possible to get early appointment in specific consulate after i get DS2019 Form. Also my program is fully funded although i am obliged to pay few thousand in period of two months. I pay initially like sevis fee & partial program fee. Do i need some personal financial statement to show consular officer or my sponsorship is enough to show them that this program is funded. Also what are the chances to get this visa & tips & trick for interview. I recently got B2 rejection does my rejection cause imapct on J1 ? Thanks
Hello. You can request an interview and if it's too late you can request an expedited appointment be granted to you. You should bring all of your paperwork regarding your funding and sponsorship with you to the visa appointment. If you would like to discuss your case more and prepare for your visa interview, you can book a personal consultation with me here: j1visaconsulting.com/my-bookings
Hi, I have a j1 visa 5 years on my passport and on it a ds2019 number but this ds I don't have now . Can I use another ds with different number to travel ? Or can the sponsor give me the ds same number
I have completed my biometric and visa interview on 7th and 8th September 2022 but my project starting date extended so professor said they will send me new DS-2019 form.... I have to book appointment for biometric and interview one more time or no need... Please guide me
Thank you for your reply, Can i use the previous DS-2019 signed form or do I have to get a consular officer signature on the new DS form, Please let me know
Hello, do I have to pay some money to get DS2019 form? And can I change to another visa or company after the end of my contract? Am looking forward to hear from you thanks.
Hello. In order to obtain a DS-2019 form you will need to submit an application with a designated J-1 visa sponsor and yes, these sponsors do charge fees for their services. Depending on the J-1 visa program, you might be able to change your company but most you cannot. Once your J-1 visa program is over and you depart the U.S. you can obtain another visa if you so desire and are eligible. Good luck.
Hello! Thank you very much for this video. I just have a question. I am currently a Canadian citizen and student with one more semester left to my program, planning to apply for a potential summer internship in USA NY. I have already had an interview and gotten the offer, I do know I need a j1 visa for this, can you guide me what are the next steps and what i need to do to kickstart my j1 visa application process? do i need the ds-2019 form? where can I find it? I can't seem to find the form online. Thank you very mcuh!
The J 1 Visa has restrictions imposed because it is usually for government funded programmes. Your offer being for an internship, if it's a paying job I'd suggest you apply for the F1 visa.
Hi. The US embassy didn't issued my visa at time so I couldn't enroll for the exchange program on that semester. Can I still travel to the US for the next semester bringing the two DS-2019 forms? Or do I have to apply for a visa renewal and the the new DS-2019 signed from a consular officer again?
Hii.. I am a PhD student, going to do internship in a PhD lab at a University in USA. But I will be funded by a different US agency and not the host institute. So my question is what are the documents/forms i will need from the funding agency and what i will get from the host institute in order to apply for the J-1 visa. Please let me know so that I can ask them accordingly. Thanks in advance
Hi madam, my spouse got PhD admission offer in an us University along with teaching assistantship stipend which covers full tuition fees and other expenses throughout her course. Will she be eligible to apply for J1 visa for PhD program or she has to only apply through F1 visa. Please help me with this query. Thanks in advance.
Hello. You can extend your DS-2019 form until the maximum duration of stay of your specific J-1 visa program. If you have already submitted your waiver, there shouldn't be any changes made to your program. You should talk to your sponsor in regards to their policy on this.
Hello. You should contact your sponsor immediately so they can correct this and send you a new DS-2019 form before your visa appointment so all your documents are correct.
Hello l need clarity my visa got rejected so l was given another interview date 2Nov and my starting date on DS2019 is 1Nov so my sponsor sent me another DS2019 with starting date 15Nov unfortunately she send the signed document on email and said l should print it out she didn't send the original to me like last time so should l use it?
Hi …. My joining date of j1 program is 25 oct 2022 nd as of it 30 days already finished what i should do …. I hope that I’ll get my passport from embassy around 1 dec 2022 Please reply me can I visit USA after 45 days of joining date ? Thank you
Hello. Yes, you can extend your DS-2019 form to the maximum time frame for your given category. Your sponsor can help facilitate this. The only way to avoid the 2 year home country requirement is to obtain a J-1 visa waiver.
Hi, my j1 program shortened by my sponsor and they told me that they will change the ds 2019 form expiration date to 8/15 but they won't send me a new ds 2019.
I have old ds 2019 form with me, my visa and my old ds 2019 form expiration date is 10/1.
In that case how long I can stay in U.S? Or is there any problem if I miss the expiration date when I leave the U.S to go back home to my country?
Hello. Your sponsor needs to send you an updated DS-2019 form if they shortened your program. It's your right as a J-1 visa holder. You should insist that they provide this to you so that you can have correct documentation. You have a 30 day grace period (8/15 + 30 days) to remain in the U.S. before you'll be required to depart. If you stay after this, you will start to accumulate unlawful presence.
Hi, I accidentally signed the form in black ink. I then signed it again in blue ink. Place and date is blue ink too. It’s just one signature that is black ink.
That's fine. It's the ARO who needs to sign in only blue ink.
I would be grateful if you could tell me the meaning of the Purpose of this form: Replace a DS-2019 form (Lost) and Begin new program; accompanied by number (2) of immediate family members were written on my and my dependents' DS-2019 forms, respectively.
Hello Avijite, It's just letting you know if the form is a reprint or original form. Accompanied by 2 family members means there are 2 J-2 dependents with the J-1 exchange visitor.
Hello
I've my interview tomorrow but i still didn't received my ds2019 form. Will it be okay if i go without it because my sponsor said that I'll be receiving it by coming sunday most probably and I don't have reschedule option now
Please respond ASAP
Hello. You will need a DS-2019 form to attend a consular appointment for a J-1 visa. You can't attend one without it.
Hello, I am waiting for my DS-2019 documents from university and I am planning to travel to Canada for completing my PR process. Can we submit visa application at a different address compared to the DS-2019? I have given my Indian address for DS-2019 and haven't got one yet and need to travel to Canada soon. Is there any way? Please do reply
Hello. You should contact your visa sponsor to ensure they have the correct address for you. Good luck!
Hi , I lost my DS 2019 form after my visa was approved and consul signed it. What can I do
Thank you
I'm in the same situation. what did you do?
Hi! Your videos are very informative. I would like to what all documents have to be filled by the employer for a J1 trainee visa?
Is it DS-2019, DS - 7002 AND I-901?
Hello and thank you! The employer would have to complete a J-1 sponsorship application providing information about their business. Only a U.S. Department of State designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019 and DS-7002. I-901 is the SEVIS receipt.
He ma´am I had my visa interview and my visa was approved but when I recieved my visa yesterday I noticed that they issued my visa for 5 years which is weird because it normally can not be over 4 months or so(the rest of the information is correctly). Also, they did not sign my ds2019 so there is not a sign on the part that says "signature of consular or immigration officer" and I do not know if that could be a problem when going to the USA. can you help me with any information
Hello. The consular officer usually signs or stamps the DS-2019 form. If the visa is issued for longer than your DS-2019 form, this shouldn't be an issue.
My visa councel signed my ds 2019 but he didn't put stamp on it.. Is it going to make problem
How much times it generally takes to receive the DS 2019 form???.....i have applied for culinary internship program and my joining date is 1 St October and i still not received the DS 2019....i am so tensed because my program star date already extended 3 times 😢😢😢😢
Hello. Each sponsor has their own processing time, so you should contact for an update on when you will receive your DS-2019 form. Good luck!
@@j-1visaconsulting258when should I sign the DS 2019 before or after the interview???... please reply me soon
@@RoshanSingh-di1dm You should sign the DS-2019 form once you receive it.
Hii!
thank you for your videos. There is so much information that everything is confused.
I got an acceptance letter from a company in New York for an internship. I will not receive any salary from the company but I will get an Erasmus scholarship from my university in Germany. In this case, does the company in the US need to receive the DS-2019, how can I explain this to them?
For the visa type, there are j-1 and m-1 visas, which one is more suitable?
Hello. You will need a DS-2019 form for a J-1 visa, not your prospective company. Good luck!
Hello, I need your help,
I lost my original DS-2019 after getting a J-1 visa, and I still cannot find it. However, I found its scanned data as per attached. Do you think I will be able to enter the US with this scanned one?
I am currently ordering official documents through FedEx, but it looks like I won't be able to get them in time before my travel date.
If I don't receive it, I will have a printout of my email with the international office and the phone number of the university where I will be studying, but is there anything else I need besides those things?
Some universities send the DS-2019 in PDF format, while other universities do not publish the DS-2019 in PDF format.
If a student who plans to go to the latter type of universities were to print out the Ds2019 and use it, would he/she be able to enter the country?
It is strange that students who plans to go to the former type of universities can enter the country while students the latter cannot.
Hello. I believe I just responded to your other comment, but you will need the original form of your DS-2019 form and not a PDF copy, since that won't be accepted at a port of entry.
Hello, I have a ds2019 form which has validity from May 8th to Nov 7th and I'll be traveling to the US by May 22nd , recently I got my extension from Jun 1 to Nov 31st and it seems like that extended form takes some time to arrive , will I still be able to travel to US with the old DS-2019 which I have in my hand ? Please help
Hello. If your DS-2019 has been updated, your sponsor should provide it to you ASAP as you will need to travel with your most recent DS-2019 form.
Hello! I had my J1 visa interview on April 11, 2023, and my DS-2019 was signed by the consulate and given to me after the interview. However, he needs to verify some information in my application. My status is Refused. My question is, Once the DS 2019 has a signature, is it considered that my visa is approved? Thank you.
Hello. No, this does not mean that your visa is approved. Until you have a visa stamp in your passport, it's not approved.
@@j-1visaconsulting258 I received an email from the embassy. Here's the message "Your visa is now in the final stages of the process" What does it mean? Thank you
@@renehechanova654 It means exactly what the message says. It's in the final stages of the process. You will have to wait until the processing is completed. Good luck!
Where can I find DS-2019 Form? Is it to be filled online or manually?
Hello. You can only get a DS-2019 from an official U.S. Department of State authorized sponsor.
Hello. I am in kind of situation where my start date on ds 2019 is august 28th and i have requested the university that i will be joining late on sep 25th. They said its okay because you have 30 days grace period to join and do not require new ds 2019 . But the problem is should i book the j1 dropbox slot before my initial start date ie aug 28th? Can i book after that or 3 days prior to aug 28th and mention a letter that i have taken permission to join late from university will be okay? Please kindly guide me
Hi,
During consular appoinment, I had accidently submitted the photocopy of ds2019 and the immigration officer signed on the same. Now I have my original ds2019 form without consular sign and a photocopy of the form with signature. Will this be a problem?
If yes, can you suggest me the ways to correct it?
Thank you in advance.
Hello. Your original DS-2019 form should be signed, not a photocopy. You should contact the consular office to see if they can make the correction.
Hi I am About to get DS2019 From my sponsor for 5 month training in USA, i need to ask is it possible to get early appointment in specific consulate after i get DS2019 Form. Also my program is fully funded although i am obliged to pay few thousand in period of two months. I pay initially like sevis fee & partial program fee. Do i need some personal financial statement to show consular officer or my sponsorship is enough to show them that this program is funded. Also what are the chances to get this visa & tips & trick for interview. I recently got B2 rejection does my rejection cause imapct on J1 ? Thanks
Hello. You can request an interview and if it's too late you can request an expedited appointment be granted to you. You should bring all of your paperwork regarding your funding and sponsorship with you to the visa appointment. If you would like to discuss your case more and prepare for your visa interview, you can book a personal consultation with me here: j1visaconsulting.com/my-bookings
Hi, I signed my DS-2019 form with the UK formatted date rather than the US format so I changed this. Is this okay?
Hello. Yes, this should be fine if you changed it.
Hi, I have a j1 visa 5 years on my passport and on it a ds2019 number but this ds I don't have now . Can I use another ds with different number to travel ? Or can the sponsor give me the ds same number
Hello. You will only have one SEVIS number for the duration of your J-1 visa program. You should travel with the DS-2019 form that is most current.
I have completed my biometric and visa interview on 7th and 8th September 2022 but my project starting date extended so professor said they will send me new DS-2019 form....
I have to book appointment for biometric and interview one more time or no need...
Please guide me
Hello. You don't need to re-book your appointments as only your program dates are changing. Good luck!
Thank you for your reply,
Can i use the previous DS-2019 signed form or do I have to get a consular officer signature on the new DS form, Please let me know
@@mirzaferoz690 As long as it's still valid to enter the U.S. you won't need a new DS-2019 form.
Helloo where it says exchange visitors to sign if i have not done so will it affect my chances to getting the visa?
No. But, you should sign the form where it designates.
Hello, do I have to pay some money to get DS2019 form?
And can I change to another visa or company after the end of my contract?
Am looking forward to hear from you thanks.
Hello. In order to obtain a DS-2019 form you will need to submit an application with a designated J-1 visa sponsor and yes, these sponsors do charge fees for their services.
Depending on the J-1 visa program, you might be able to change your company but most you cannot.
Once your J-1 visa program is over and you depart the U.S. you can obtain another visa if you so desire and are eligible. Good luck.
Hello! Thank you very much for this video. I just have a question. I am currently a Canadian citizen and student with one more semester left to my program, planning to apply for a potential summer internship in USA NY. I have already had an interview and gotten the offer, I do know I need a j1 visa for this, can you guide me what are the next steps and what i need to do to kickstart my j1 visa application process? do i need the ds-2019 form? where can I find it? I can't seem to find the form online. Thank you very mcuh!
The J 1 Visa has restrictions imposed because it is usually for government funded programmes. Your offer being for an internship, if it's a paying job I'd suggest you apply for the F1 visa.
Hi. The US embassy didn't issued my visa at time so I couldn't enroll for the exchange program on that semester. Can I still travel to the US for the next semester bringing the two DS-2019 forms? Or do I have to apply for a visa renewal and the the new DS-2019 signed from a consular officer again?
Hello. You will need a valid visa to enter the U.S. as well as a valid DS-2019 form. You should contact your sponsor to issue you a new DS-2019 form.
Hii..
I am a PhD student, going to do internship in a PhD lab at a University in USA. But I will be funded by a different US agency and not the host institute.
So my question is what are the documents/forms i will need from the funding agency and what i will get from the host institute in order to apply for the J-1 visa.
Please let me know so that I can ask them accordingly.
Thanks in advance
Hello. You will need an official document that shows your proof of funding.
Hello, i got a wrong school address in my ds2019.. Im about to go to my visa interview. What will I do?
Hello. You should contact your sponsor to update the DS-2019 form.
Hi madam, my spouse got PhD admission offer in an us University along with teaching assistantship stipend which covers full tuition fees and other expenses throughout her course. Will she be eligible to apply for J1 visa for PhD program or she has to only apply through F1 visa. Please help me with this query. Thanks in advance.
Hello. This depends on the university and which program they accept. I would follow up with them.
Hello, can you get an extension for an DS-2019 form. Waiting on my waiver
Hello. You can extend your DS-2019 form until the maximum duration of stay of your specific J-1 visa program. If you have already submitted your waiver, there shouldn't be any changes made to your program. You should talk to your sponsor in regards to their policy on this.
Ma'am i want to ask Do we have to pay re-print and shipment fee if our 1st DS-2019 expires and my sponsor is Intrax global
Hello. You will need to contact your sponsor to see if they charge a fee for this.
Hi, my DS 2019 has a different/ incorrect year of birth, can this lead to a VISA denial during the interview?
Hello. You should contact your sponsor immediately so they can correct this and send you a new DS-2019 form before your visa appointment so all your documents are correct.
Hello l need clarity my visa got rejected so l was given another interview date 2Nov and my starting date on DS2019 is 1Nov so my sponsor sent me another DS2019 with starting date 15Nov unfortunately she send the signed document on email and said l should print it out she didn't send the original to me like last time so should l use it?
Hello. You will need an original DS-2019 to attend your consular appointment.
@@j-1visaconsulting258 thank you will just use the old one for my interview because there is no time to wait for the new one
@@phyllisdube9884 You will need an updated DS-2019 form. A visa will not be issued with a start date in the past.
Hi …. My joining date of j1 program is 25 oct 2022 nd as of it 30 days already finished what i should do …. I hope that I’ll get my passport from embassy around 1 dec 2022
Please reply me can I visit USA after 45 days of joining date ?
Thank you
Hello. You will need an updated DS-2019 form as you currently can't enter the U.S. with a start date on your DS-2019 form of October 25, 2022.
@@j-1visaconsulting258thanks for reply will they send electronic copy or physically form ?
@@GurpreetSingh-yb7ft You will need a physical copy of your DS-2019 form.
Hi And do we need to again book visa slots for new ds ?
Hello. It's emergency. If my DS2019 on 17th June, it's ok if I book my flight to 20 or after that date?. Will not be any problem with it?
Hello. You have 30 days from the start date listed on your DS-2019 form to enter the U.S.
@@j-1visaconsulting258 thank you. I was terribly afraid that there would be problems if I arrived after the specified date in DS2019
@@Mumtozakhon You're welcome. Safe travels!
Hi ma'am. Is it possible to extend J1 visa and how to avoid two year home country requirement.?
Hello. Yes, you can extend your DS-2019 form to the maximum time frame for your given category. Your sponsor can help facilitate this. The only way to avoid the 2 year home country requirement is to obtain a J-1 visa waiver.
@@j-1visaconsulting258 have you explained about this in your videos?
@@alisus3448 Yes, I made a video specifically about obtaining a J-1 waiver.
Can I arrive after start date on DS-2019?
Yes, you have 30 days from the start date on your DS-2019 form to enter the U.S. before your status goes to invalid.
Hi! Do I need both ds7002 and ds2019?
Hello. Yes, you should bring both the DS-2019 and the DS-7002 to your consular appointment.