Feb 20, 2008 USA J-1 visa Tony Munro Co-op Co-ordinator University of Waterloo

Feb 20, 2008 J-1 visa characteristics  Exchange visitor  Non-immigrant  Multiple categories  intern, trainee (occupational restrictions)  research scholar, short-term scholar, summer work-travel  15 total  (Au pair, Camp Counselor, Student - college/university, Student – secondary, Government Visitor, Alien Physician, Professor, Specialist, Teacher)  Date specific / company specific  Restrictions:  2 year rule  Time limits (visa duration, between visas)

Feb 20, 2008 J-1 visa application  Sponsoring agency  CDS International:  AIPT:  SWAP:  DS-2019 form  application form + training plan + administration fee  Canadians vs. other nationalities  J-1 visa status / J-1 visa  Timing  Costs  administration fee  SEVIS fee

Feb 20, 2008 US Consulate and US Customs  US Consulate  additional forms & fees  US Customs documentation  passport, DS-2019, SEVIS receipt, resume, transcript  I-94 card  disclosure  intent  destination address

Feb 20, 2008 Upon arrival  Confirmation to sponsoring agency  immediate  address, contact information  Social Security application  10 day delay  passport, DS-2019, employment letter  receipt  Banking  Taxes  Form 1040NR (-EZ) & state forms