International & Border Programs, Study Abroad
J EXCHANGE VISITOR
SERVICES (JEVS)
J SCHOLARS
J
Scholars are aliens who have been selected
by NMSU to participate in the NMSU sponsored
exchange visitor program in the J-1 visa classification.
Duration of stay of an exchange visitor is determined
by the category designated on the DS-2019 document
prepared by an RO or ARO to allow the exchange
visitor to obtain the J-1 visa. A Professor or
Research Scholar may stay from 3 weeks to 5 years;
a Specialist from 3 weeks to one year; a Short-term
Scholar for 6 months. Location of the exchange
visitor’s site of activity may be anywhere
within the NMSU system or with affiliated organizations
anywhere in the U.S. Funding for the exchange
visitor’s expenses to carry out the proposed
activity may be from NMSU, the U.S. Government,
an International Organization, Visitor’s
Home Government, or from other organizations
that guarantee in writing the support being provided.
Placement Request Procedure
Prospective J visa exchange scholars need to:
• Find an NMSU Department to agree to sponsor
their proposed program, and
• Provide accurate biodata to the sponsoring
department which will submit the DS-2019 Request
Form, including providing a copy of the information
page of their passport and the passports of any accompanying dependents (scholars
may not submit the DS-2019 form)
• Read and sign the Scholar
Responsibility form
and fax to 575-646-3482 (or scan and attach to
email) to the Responsible Officer. |
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