J-1 Exchange Visitor - DS-2019 Request

J-1 Exchange Visitor - DS-2019 Request

Departmental Request to Mentor ODU J1 Exchange Visitor: ODU VISA Review


We appreciate your interest in hosting an Exchange Visitor at Old Dominion University (ODU).

The faculty member undertaking this responsibility must ensure compliance with both the Department of State Exchange Visitor Regulations and ODU Policy & Procedures. The application is estimated to take approximately 1-hour, with a processing time after submission to ODU VISA of 4-6 weeks.

PLEASE NOTE: The Office of Research must review each J1 Exchange Visitor applicant for approval prior to this application submission and issuing of the DS-2019 document. Initiate approval by emailing your EV's passport and Resume/CV to researchsecurity@odu.edu. PLEASE DO NOT submit this application without approval).

You must have all required documents ready to upload prior to beginning the DS-2019 Request Application.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:

1. Passport
2. CV or Résumé
3. Financial Documentation
4. Letter of Invitation
5. Letter of Agreement (if any)
6. Proof of Language Proficiency
7. Previous DS-2019s (if any)
8. Dependents
9. Signed Old Dominion University Volunteer or Visiting Scholar Agreement.
10. Departmental Request to Mentor ODU Exchange Visitor Approval Form with all required signatures.

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We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and efficient process for hosting Exchange Visitors at ODU.