Sponsoring and Extending a J-1 Research or Teaching Appointment
To bring a J-1 Scholar, you will need to apply to our office for a DS-2019 (J-1 Certificate of Eligibility) which will be used by the scholar to obtain J-1 visa status.
Before You Sponsor
The J-1 Exchange Visitor visa is used most frequently for research appointments (including post-doctoral research positions) and instructional appointments that are not tenure-track.
Submit application 3 months before the start date. This allows time for the scholar to obtain or renew a passport if needed and apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate.
How to Sponsor
CUMC departments should contact ISSO-CUMC.
Login to the Scholar Sponsorship Portal (SSP) with your UNI and password to submit all three parts of your application
This application consists of 3 parts. All 3 parts must be completed before we receive your application. Contact us if you are a department administrator requesting access to the SSP.
Learn more about the SSP
To learn about the process and what each part covers, please visit our SSP Overview page.
For online help and tutorials, visit our SSP Department Guide.
Gather your documents
Use our Upload Form to upload the supporting documents as one pdf file
Do not upload documents without first initiating the case through the SSP.
We will contact you
Allow up to 5 business days for us to review and process your application. We will notify you by email when your new DS-2019 is ready to be shipped.
Keep in Mind
We are not involved in generating a UNI or letter to facilitate issuance of an ID card for J-1 appointments. The UNI and ID card issuance is handled through your office.
Extending a J-1 Research or Teaching Appointment
Before You Extend
How to Extend
CUMC departments should contact ISSO-CUMC.
Login to the Scholar Sponsorship Portal (SSP) with your UNI and password to submit all three parts of your application
This application consists of 3 parts. All 3 parts must be completed before we receive your application. Contact us if you are a department administrator requesting access to the SSP.
Learn more about the SSP
To learn about the process and what each part covers, please visit our SSP Overview page.
For online help and tutorials, visit our SSP Department Guide.
Gather your documents
Use our Upload Form to upload the supporting documents as one pdf file
Do not upload documents without first initiating the case through the SSP.
We will contact you
Allow up to 5 business days for us to review and process your application. We will notify you by email when your extended DS-2019 is ready to be shipped.