Before filling out this application, please make sure you have all documents (offer letter, copy of passport, financial documents, academic transcripts, etc.) ready to be uploaded at the end of the application. Also, make sure you look over the information required as you will NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE an incomplete application. Any and all Documents should be in ENGLISH for our records and your visa interview.

Enter "NA" if you do not have any previous LU ID number.
Name*
Student's Home Address*

Most non-U.S. citizens applying for admission to the United States need a valid entry visa. Before entering the United States as an exchange student or visiting scholar, you must obtain a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country. To obtain the visa, Lamar University must first issue you a “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status,” commonly referred to as Form DS-2019. The exchange visitor is also required to comply with the September 1, 2004 Form I-901 SEVIS Fee regulation. 

Please complete this form and attach all required documents for review by the RO or ARO at the International Office. 

Has the applicant been offered employment at Lamar University? *
From MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
Purpose of Request:*
Exchange Visitor will be:*

Part I: J-1 Exchange Visitor Biographical Information (as it appears on visitor's passport)

*
Name*
MM/DD/YYYY
Gender *
Is the Exchange Visitor currently in the U.S.?*
From MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY
Current US Address*

Part II: J-1 Exchange Visitor Academic Background

Must submit complete academic transcripts for each college degree translated to English

Number of Universities Exchange Visitor Attended*
From MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY
From MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY
From MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY
From MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY

Part III: Lamar University- Academic Program Information

Name of Hosting Supervisor*

J-1 Students enrolling into semester-length classes will be required to have their Program Start and End Dates reflect the published LU Academic Calendar. Though you may approximate the Program Dates below, our office will be required to adjust any dates to best match the available semester dates and your invitation letter.

MM/DD/YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
How will the Exchange Visitor be financially funded for their stay at Lamar University? *

Part IV: Financial Support

Federal regulations require Lamar University to obtain from you a certification that you have adequate financial resources to meet all expenses related to your program. Identify below the sources of funding available to you for the period of your stay. Identify each source of funding and the amount of financial support provided in U.S. currency. For funding sources other than Lamar University (if applicable), please provide evidence of support (must be an original and currently dated)

(i.e Scholarship, Government, etc.)
(i.e Scholarship, Government, etc.)

Part V: Dependent Information

To be completed only if you wish to bring a spouse or child (dependents) to the United States. If your dependents will be accompanying you, or arrive separately, to the United States, an original financial document must be submitted with your application. If your government or other source is your financial guarantee, the document must state if they will be responsible for your dependents inside the US (travel, living expenses, health insurance). If no dependents will be coming to the United States, leave blank and skip to Part VI.

Will the Exchange Visitor bring a dependent? *
Spouse, Daughter, Son
How many dependents will the Exchange Visitor bring? *
Spouse, Daughter, Son
Name of Dependent 1*
MM/DD/YYYY
Dependent 1 Relationship to Exchange Visitor *
Dependent 1 Gender*
City & Country
Dependent 1 will travel:*
Name of Dependent 2*
MM/DD/YYYY
Dependent 2 Relationship to Exchange Visitor *
Dependent 2 Gender *
City & Country
Dependent 2 will travel: *
Name of Dependent 3*
MM/DD/YYYY
Dependent 3 Relationship to Exchange Visitor *
Dependent 3 Gender *
City & Country
Dependent 3 will travel: *

Exchange Visitor Mailing Address

Mailing Address to Receive DS-2019 Form *
Supervisor's Visa Request Form*
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https://www.lamar.edu/international-education/_files/documents/old-files/j-1-application-approval-letter-2018.pdf
Supervisor's Invitation Letter to Exchange Visitor*
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Exchange Visitor Passport *
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Dependent 1 Exchange Visitor Passport *
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Dependent 2 Exchange Visitor Passport *
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Dependent 3 Exchange Visitor Passport *
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English Proficiency Proof*
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Funding Source *
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Bank Statement or Scholarship
Immunization Records for Exchange Visitor*
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Academic Records *
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Disclaimer and Signature*
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