At least 4 months in advance of the expected date of arrival, the Sponsor (faculty mentor) must complete a "Request for J-1 Visa Form" and send it to the OIS, Belfer Building, Room 1205, along with the following documents:
- Copy of the Research Scholar's curriculum vitae
- Copy of Diploma
- Copy of Passport page which includes Date of Birth
- Proof of financial support (including funding source information for Einstein-paid Research Scholars)
Upon receipt of this information,the OIS will prepare the J-1(DS-2019 Form) and provide the Sponsor (faculty mentor) with the original form, along with the letter of instruction for the Research Scholar to apply for the J-1 Visa at the United States Consulate abroad. The Sponsor (faculty mentor) is responsible to send the forms directly to the Research Scholar abroad. The OIS retains a copy of the DS-2019 Form for the College’s records.
Upon receipt of this information, the OIS will prepare the J-1 (DS-2019 Form) and email the Form along with instructions on how to apply for the J-1 Visa at the United States Consulate abroad to the prospective J-1.