Obtaining your DS-2019

After you receive an offer or invitation from a department to participate as a J-1 exchange visitor, you will work directly with your department contact to provide all the necessary documents required for OIS to issue your DS-2019.

Required Documents

Your department will have you complete several OIS documents. You will also provide personal documents, such as copies of your passport, financial support documentation, academic degrees, and your CV/resume. OIS will work directly with your program to request any additional paperwork that may be needed to issue your DS-2019. Once we issue your DS-2019, we will ship it to you via FedEx or DHL. We will send you an email notifying you that your DS-2019 has been sent, with tracking information included.

Funding

If you are receiving pay or financial support from your department here at UT Health San Antonio, please review your acceptance letter, as it needs to be in writing. When submitting financial support documentation, remember to consider the cost of living in San Antonio, compared other areas of the U.S., but please note that these costs will vary depending on the area or establishment.

Processing Times

After receiving a complete packet from your department, it will take approximately 5-7 business days for OIS to issue your DS-2019. Please note that if there are any additional documents or support needed, it will extend the processing time.