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When the international visiting scholar has been accepted to the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ program for research participation, CIE will issue an immigration document so that the scholar is eligible to apply for the J-1 visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy. 

Generally, the scholar candidate should prepare the following documents:

• Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond your period of stay in the United States. Family members or dependents must also submit a separate application.
• DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status. This form will be provided by CIE.
• SEVIS Fee.  J-1 Scholars will use their DS-2019 information to pay a $220 SEVIS fee at least three (3) days before applying for the J visa. J-2 dependents do not have to pay this fee.
• Online Visa Application Form DS-160. Instructions on how to complete the form can be found here.  You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. 
• Application fee payment receipt.
• The J-1 scholar candidate must check their local U.S. consulate on additional requirements and instructions for the J-1 visa appointment.

The list of U.S. embassies and consulates around the world can be found here: