Applying for a J-1 Visa
How to Apply for a J-1 Visa
Getting a DS-2019 from Saint Mary's College
In order to apply for a J-1 visitor visa for exchange students, you will need to first get a Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status Form DS-2019. The DS-2019 proves that you were officially admitted to Saint Mary's and that you can financially cover the cost of your exchange program. You must have a DS-2019 in order to apply for the J-1 visa.
Exchange students who are nominated by their home institution and who are accepted to study abroad at Saint Mary's will need to upload the required documents for a DS-2019 to the Saint Mary's College of California Exchange Student Program application. The Center for International Programs will review all submitted documents and issue a DS-2019. Detailed instructions on how to apply for the J-1 visa will be sent with the DS-2019 to the home institution's study abroad office to distribute to exchange students. The Center for International Programs will provide support throughout the visa application process.
Required Documents for a DS-2019
- Copy of current, valid passport
- Financial documents
- Bank statement or letter from a bank
- Scholarship information, if applicable
Saint Mary's College of California Exchange Student Program
If you are a current student at one of the following institutions and have been nominated to study at Saint Mary's, please complete the Saint Mary's College of California Exchange Student Program application:
- Akita International University
- Chung-Ang University
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- Sophia University
- The American College of Greece
- University Ramon Llull, Blanquerna
- University Ramon Llull, La Salle
- University of Technology, Sydney