J-1 Exchange Students

International Exchange

At Jacksonville University, we currently have a variety of wonderful University partners.

If you currently attend any of the following universities, know that we offer exchange programs where you can attend Jacksonville University for up to two semesters.

If you are a current Jacksonville University student, and are interested in studying abroad, please refer to the Study Abroad and Away office. 

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J-1 Student Visa & Arrival Information

SEVIS Fee

A SEVIS I-901 fee payment is required for J-1 students and the receipt must be included with all J-1 visa applications. Students should also be prepared to present the SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt at the U.S. port of entry. 有国籍国或出生国的学生 of Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria or Gambia must pay by money order, Western Union 快速支付或从美国银行提取的保证支票.S. bank. All other students also have 可以选择用信用卡付款.  

Applying For A Visa

Students are encouraged to apply for their visa as soon as they receive the DS-2019 由杰克逊维尔大学签发，以便有时间办理签证. U.S. Embassies or Consulates are able to issue J-1 entry visas up to 120 days before the program DS-2019表格第3项列出的开始日期. 

In most countries, student visa applicants must appear in person for the visa interview. However, each U.S. 大使馆或领事馆有自己的面试政策和程序. 学生应咨询他们的具体情况 embassy website 或致电索取应用说明.  

In general, the following documents are required for the J-1 visa application: 

1. 在线非移民签证申请(DS-160)确认页面.
2. 签证申请费付款收据-核对美国.S. embassy or consulate website for specific instructions.
3. 杰克逊维尔大学出具的DS-2019表.
4. 有效护照-必须在未来至少6个月内有效.
5. 财务证明-学习期间估计费用的资金证明. 
6. SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt.
7. 杰克逊维尔大学录取通知书.
8. One photograph - see the U.S. 国务院网站上的照片要求.

All applicants should be prepared to provide additional information, such as transcripts or diplomas from previously attended institutions, or documents which demonstrate 申请人在完成学业后打算回国等. Dependents will receive their own DS-2019 with their own SEVIS ID number to apply for the J-2 visa. Dependents are not required to pay the SEVIS fee and it is the J-1 student who signs all DS-2019. 

IMPORTANT: No assurances regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. Therefore final travel plans or the purchase of non-refundable tickets should not 直到签证签发为止. 签证签发后，要进行检查确认 the J-1 visa sticker in your passport is accurate and that your original DS-2019 has been returned to you as you will need to have it in hand when entering the U.S. 

Citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not need to apply for a J-1 visa, but are required 获得DS-2019并在进入美国之前支付SEVIS I-901费用.S. to study. 

Entering The United States

当你准备抵达美国时.S.，你应该计划你的旅行 to information provided by the International Affairs Office at Jacksonville University. According to immigration regulations, J-1 student visa holders can enter the U.S. 在DS-2019上的项目报告日期前30天(项目#3). 

Students transferring into Jacksonville University in J-1 status from another institution 或者改变他们在杰克逊维尔大学的学位级别，都可以留在美国.S. or 在不同的项目之间旅行，并可能进入美国.S. 在新计划实施前30多天 start date. 

When you travel, make sure to have the following documents in your carry-on bag: 

1. 有效护照和有效J-1签证贴纸.
2. The original DS-2019 issued by JU.
3. SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt.
4. Financial documents.
5. Admissions letter.

At the U.S. 入境口岸，你将被要求出示你的护照和DS-2019 给移民官，他会在你的护照上盖章. In most cases, the officer 在您的护照页上注明“D/S”(“居留期限”). This means that you are allowed to stay in the U.S. 在您的DS-2019(项目)中所示的时间长度 #3)，只要你保持全日制注册和有效的J-1身份. Be sure that 您的护照在离开检疫区前已盖好章. 

Do not enter the U.S. 访客身份(B1/B2, WT或WB). This status does not permit full-time study in the U.S. 

After your arrival, print out your Admission (I-94) number and keep a copy of all travel documents (I-94 information, J-1 visa, and DS-2019) for your personal records. 确保你的I-94打印件包含正确的信息: visa status J-1, admit until D/S. 

If you need any clarification on this process or need further assistance, please contact J-1负责人，罗伯·贝里克 rberwic@bomabearing.com or +1 (904) 256-7092. 

J-1 Student Responsibilities

Duration of status (D/S) means the International student is “in status” throughout the academic program, is pursuing a full time course of study, and making satisfactory academic progress.  这也意味着在签约时承担其他责任 the visa application. 国际学生负责: 

• Providing copies of their passport, visa, I-94, and DS-2019 to the ISS Office upon arrival.
• 向ISS办公室报告所有地址和电话号码的变更.
• 护照有效期为6个月. 
• Requesting an Extension of Stay in the United States before permission expires (you 需要提前30天申请).
• Maintaining full-time enrollment for Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year (本科12学时，研究生6学时).
• 遵守国际学生就业资格规定.
• Obtain appropriate permission for on-campus or off-campus employment including credit 或非学分的学术培训.
• Assuring all documents are in order two weeks before leaving the United States; re-entry 这些文件必须在学生每次离开美国时执行.
• Completing Internal Revenue Service Form 1040 NR and/or 8843 every year whether or not money, including scholarships and/or interest on checking and/or savings accounts, was earned in the United States.
• Registration is scheduled prior to the beginning of each term on dates specified in the academic calendar. 在注册时，每个学生必须全额付款 the total charges for the semester or session to validate his or her registration. Charges include: Residence Hall, Meal Plan, Health Insurance, Student Support Fee, and special fees; i.e., laboratory, music, flight, etc.  Failure to pay all fees will 认为你没有地位，强迫你回家.

上述列表并非包罗万象.  

J-1 Frequently Asked Questions

我是一个国际交换生.  我如何申请杰克逊维尔大学? 

International undergraduate  or graduate non-degree exchange students who have been nominated  by their home institution to apply to Jacksonville University should 完成国际学生在线申请. 

我如何获得去美国学习的J-1签证? 

Students who wish to enter the United States as an International exchange student, 他们需要在进入这个国家之前获得学生签证.  To obtain a J-1 visa, students must first qualify for a DS-2019 certificate from a United States college or university.  从杰克逊维尔申请DS-2019有三个步骤 University.  Students will first need to be nominated by their home institution, accepted 根据合作伙伴的协议提供给杰克逊维尔大学.  Students must then provide documentation that they are able to pay for their expenses while studying in the United States. 

When will my DS-2019 be mailed? 

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

What type of financial documentation can be provided for the purposes of the DS-2019? 

For the purposes of the DS-2019, Jacksonville University requires that students provide original documentation showing that they can finance the expenses during the duration of stay. 例如:学生支持费用，房间 & 伙食费、生活费、交通费 and health insurance.  一份机密的财务报表可以提供给杰克逊维尔 University for this purpose.  盖章并签字的银行信函原件 银行职员也可以.  信用报表、非流动资产、 and estimates are unacceptable.  如果申请人计划资助他或她的教育 通过担保人或非父母，将需要一份支持声明. 

I have my DS-2019.  How do I get my visa? 

Learn more about this process. 

After you have received your DS-2019, your next step is to register in SEVIS (Student 和交流访问者信息系统)，并支付SEVIS费用.  You can do this by visiting www.fmjfee.com.  请务必打印您的付款收据.  You should then complete the 填写DS-160表格 http://ceac.state.gov/genniv/.  Pay your application fee and make an appointment for a visa interview at the nearest U.S. 在你本国的大使馆或领事馆.  Bring your DS-2019 and financial documentation with you to your appointment along with a passport that will be valid 在预定的美国停留期之后至少停留6个月.S.  During your 签证面谈，领事官员在美国.S. 大使馆或领事馆将决定 如果你符合你所申请的签证类型. 

我能在美国工作吗? 

International exchange students on a J-1 visa can work a maximum of 20 hours on campus 作为大学勤工俭学计划的一部分.  Employment is not guaranteed. 

国际交换生也有资格接受学术培训. Please see Advisor for more information.