1. Feb 20, 2008 USA J-1 visa Tony Munro Co-op Co-ordinator University of Waterloo tmunro@uwaterloo.ca www.cecs.uwaterloo.ca

2. Feb 20, 2008 J-1 visa characteristics  Exchange visitor http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267.html  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)

3. Feb 20, 2008 J-1 visa application  Sponsoring agency www.exchanges.state.gov/education/jexchanges/about/catalog.htm  CDS International: www.cdsintl.org  AIPT: www.aipt.org  SWAP: www.swap.ca  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

4. Feb 20, 2008 US Consulate and US Customs  US Consulate http://toronto.usconsulate.gov/content/index.asp  additional forms & fees  US Customs documentation  passport, DS-2019, SEVIS receipt, resume, transcript  I-94 card  disclosure  intent  destination address

5. 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