J-1 Scholars Maintenance of Status

Arrival at UND

The J-1 Exchange Visitor must make an appointment with International Scholar Services upon arrival at the University of North Dakota. The Exchange Visitor must in-process with International Scholar Services no later than 30 days past the program start date listed on the Form DS-2019.

The J-1 visitor must bring the following documents to this appointment:

• Form(s) DS-2019 for J-1 and any J-2 dependents
• Current passport(s) of J-1 and any J-2 dependents
• Current J-1 and J-2 Visas
• Proof of Health Insurance that meets US Department of State regulations

International Scholar Services will provide the Exchange Visitor a brief nonimmigration orientation to include:

• Form(s) I-94
• Maintenance of J-1/J-2 Exchange Visitor Status
• Employment Issues
• Health Insurance Issues
• Homeland Security requirements concerning address changes
• Exchange Program Extension of Stay possibilities/procedures
• Exchange Program Transfer procedures
• Thirty-Day Grace Period
• Social Security

Health Insurance Application

The North Dakota University System in collaboration with United Healthcare offers a health insurance option for visiting scholars.

Maintaining your Exchange Visitor Status

The Exchange Visitor must adhere to the following requirements to maintain his/her visa status while at the University of North Dakota.

• Maintain the following required documentation:
  • Valid SEVIS Form DS-2019
  • Valid passport
  • Valid Form I-94
• Engage in appropriate activities. Each category of J-1 visitor has a definition and expectations for the activities of the Exchange Visitor, which must be met. For example, a Research Scholar is here to research, and a Professor is here to teach.
• Be employed only with authorization.
• Carry Health Insurance that includes Medical Evacuation and Repatriation at all times for self and J-2 dependents.
• Inform International Scholar Services of any address changes.