Frequently Asked Questions Information for J-1 Students

国际 undergraduate  or graduate non-degree exchange students who have been nominated  by their home institution to apply to Jacksonville 大学 should complete the online application for international students.

Students who wish to enter the United States as an 国际 exchange student, they need to obtain a student visa before entering the country.  To obtain a J-1 visa, students must first qualify for a DS-2019 certificate from a United States college 或大学.  There are three steps to qualifying for a DS-2019 from Jacksonville 大学.  Students will first need to be nominated by their home institution, accepted to Jacksonville 大学 based on the Partners' agreements.  然后学生必须 provide documentation that they are able to pay for their expenses while studying 在美国.

Once you choose to accept Jacksonville 大学’s offer of admission​ and your financial documentation is deemed to be sufficient, you will be mailed a DS-2019 certificate 的资格.​

For the purposes of the DS-2019, Jacksonville 大学 requires that students provide original documentation showing that they can finance the expenses during the duration 呆的. For example: student support fee, room & board, living expenses, transportation and health insurance.  A confidential financial 状态ment can be provided to Jacksonville 大学 for this purpose.  An original bank letter that is stamped and signed by a bank official will also be acceptable.  Statements of credit, non-liquid assets, and estimates are unacceptable.  If the applicant plans to finance his or her education through a sponsor or a non-parent, 状态ment of support will be required.

Learn more about this process.

After you have received your DS-2019, your next step is to register in SEVIS (Student and Exchange 访问or Information System) and pay the SEVIS fee.  你可以这样做 参观 www.fmjfee.com.  Please be sure to print your receipt of payment.  You should then complete the government form DS-160 by going to http://ceac.state.gov/genniv/.  Pay your application fee and make an appointment for a visa interview at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country.  Bring your DS-2019 and financial documentation with you to your appointment along with a passport that will be valid for at least six months beyond your intended period 呆的 in the U.S.  在你 visa interview, the consular officer at the U.S. embassy or consulate will determine if you are qualified for the type of visa for which you are applying.

国际 exchange students on a J-1 visa can work a maximum of 20 hours on campus as part of the 大学 Work Study program.  Employment is not guaranteed.

国际 exchange students may also qualify for academic training. 请参阅 Advisor for more information.