Bringing a (J-1) visiting researcher, scholar or student to UVM

Non-degree or visiting students

When planning to bring a non-degree student to the University, you should take into account the following:

• The student must be funded primarily through a source other than personal funds (scholarships, fellowships, University funding, etc.)
• If a Graduate Student, the Graduate College must be made aware of their presence on campus.
• If the student is participating in an exchange program, they should come through our exchange programs protocol.

In order to process appropriate paperwork, the Office of International Education must receive the following documentation from the State Department.

• Completed DS-2019 request form (PDF)
• Form DS-7002 completed with program information. Find this form on the State Department website.

Once the above information is received, a Form DS-2019 will be created for the prospective student and sent to them. The student, upon receipt of the Form DS-2019 and Form DS-7002 needs to make and appointment at the nearest U.S.. Consulate or Embassy to apply for the J-1 Exchange Visitor's Visa.

All other J-1 categories (including research scholars, visiting professors & Post-Docs etc.)

The OIE must receive:

• Completed DS-2019 request form (PDF)
• Proof of funding (whether from UVM or external organization)
• Prospective exchange visitor’s CV
• Letter of invitation from the department

Once the OIE receives this information a Form DS-2019 will be created and sent to the prospective Exchange Visitor. Upon receipt of the Form DS-2019, the prospective Exchange Visitor needs to make an appointment at the nearest U.S. Consulate or Embassy to apply for their J-1 Exchange Visitor’s Visa.