J-1 Status
Research scholars and professors who are invited to visit the University of Florida to conduct research, observe, teach or consult on a temporary basis may be sponsored for the J Exchange Visitor program.
The primary purpose of the J-1 Exchange Visitor program, is “to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges.” Detailed information about the J Exchange Visitor program and obtaining a J-1 visa is available on the Department of State web site.
The University of Florida International Center is the official Program Sponsor designated by the Department of State (DOS) to administer J-1 Exchange Visitor programs at UF. The Faculty & Scholar Services (FSS) section in the UFIC has the responsibility of interpreting and implementing federal regulations that cover the exchange visitor program, and administering the program in a manner that fulfills the university’s objectives with regard to visiting research scholars, professors, and short-term scholars.
For information about regulations and procedures associated with the J Exchange Visitor Program, please select one the appropriate link:
- UF Department / Center Administrative Staff
- Faculty Sponsors
- Current or Prospective Exchange Visitors
Exchange Visitor Program Forms
UF Department/Center Administrative Staff
- DS-2019 Request Form
(For a new exchange visitors)
- Certification of Financial Responsibility
- I-539 Form
(For change of status to J-1 status during stay in U.S.)
- Transfer-In Form
(For exchange visitors who are transferring to UF; this form must be submitted with the DS-2019 Request Form)
- DS2019 Amendment Request
(For current UF exchange visitors)
- Transfer Out Form
(For UF exchange visitors who will transfer to a non-UF sponsor)
Faculty Sponsors
- Faculty Invitation Form
- Instructions to select Subject/Field Code (CIP code) to describe EV's activities
Exchange Visitors
- Pre-Arrival Information for all exchange visitors
- Faculty and Scholar Registration Form
- Insurance Information
- Insurance Verification Request Template
- Insurance Verification Form
- I-539 Form
(In-country change of status to J-1) - USCIS Online Change of Address
- J-2 Work Permission Instructions and Form I-765
- Request to Invite Non-Dependant Family Members