Visa Information

Once accepted to the University of Redlands as an exchange student, students who need to apply for a J-1 student visa will receive a DS-2019 document and information about how to apply for the J-1 exchange visitor visa.Once accepted to the University of Redlands as an exchange student, students who need to apply for a J-1 student visa will receive a DS-2019 document and information about how to apply for the J-1 exchange visitor visa.

To view a sample DS 2019 click here.

Visa application process

Students must:

1. Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com and print their proof of payment.  
2. Go to the US Department of State website (https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/) to complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-160 and pay the visa application fee. Students need to consult the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where they plan to apply for their visa for specific instructions on how to pay.
3. Schedule an appointment to apply for their student visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. More detailed Information can be found here: http://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/interviews-documents/ and from the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where the student will be applying.       
4. Go to their visa appointment. It is important to bring the following with the visa appointment: your original Form DS-2019, Form DS-160 confirmation page, passport, photo, visa application fee receipt and proof of SEVIS fee payment. Check the website of the specific U.S. Embassy or Consulate to see whether additional documents are needed.  

Once a student receives their DS 2019 and instructions, they should initiate this process as availability of appointments and processing times vary.

Travel to the U.S.

When traveling to the U.S. students will need to bring their paper DS-2019, along with their passport containing their J-1 visa.  At the port of entry, the immigration officials will stamp their travel document and the DS-2019.