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International Student and Scholar Services

Reporting Changes

International scholars are required to keep their immigration documents up-to-date. You must report changes in personal and/or academic information to an International Advisor within 10 days of the change.

Please see the below chart for information on how to request an updated DS-2019 and/or report new information.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged DS/2019

Complete the visiting scholar section of a new Visiting Scholar Application/DS-2019 Request Form.

Personal Information Update

Name
Date of Birth
Country of Citizenship

Note: Your country of citizenship in SEVIS is based upon the passport containing your J-1 visa.

Financial Information Update

Change in Program

Research topic
Courses taught
Activities conducted

Complete a full new Visiting Scholar Application/DS-2019 Request Form (must include all signatures from the department)

Note: This information must be approved before we can update your SEVIS record and issue a new DS-2019; you must not engage in new activities until they are approved.

Extension of Program

See Extending Your Stay.

Add Dependent (spouse/child)

  • Complete the visiting scholar section of a new Visiting Scholar Application/DS-2019 Request Form
  • Provide ISSS with a copy of each dependent’s passport photo page
  • Provide ISSS with each dependent's birth city
  • Provide Proof of Finances (dated within the last 6 months) to cover expenses for the remainder of your program, including for your new dependent(s)

Other

Speak with your International Advisor during walk-in hours if you believe that you need a new DS-2019 for a reason not listed above.