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International J-1 Exchange Student Requirements


J-1 Exchange Visitors

J-1 exchange visitors are students from around the world who come to SVSU as part of an exchange program for a semester or two.  These students are not seeking SVSU degrees. 

To join SVSU as a J-1 exchange visitor, students must first consult with the International Office at their home institution. For most exchange programs, the home institution has a separate application and nomination process. Once exchange students have been approved and nominated by the home institution, they must submit the SVSU International Partnerships application. 

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Next Steps

  • Once the application is reviewed, the Decision Letter can be viewed from within the application portal.
  • If you are admitted, the non-refundable $150 orientation fee must be paid before the DS-2019 is issued.
  • It typically takes 1-2 weeks for the DS-2019 to be created and delivered by mail to the student’s address.
  • Once the DS-2019 is received, the SEVIS fee of $220 must be paid to the U.S. government. Students should print out the receipt of payment to bring to the visa interview.
  • Next, students should visit the U.S. Department of State website to submit the nonimmigrant visa application (DS-160).
  • Finally, the student can schedule the visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. For assistance with this process, we recommend that students contact the U.S. embassy directly.
List of exchange partnerships with universities around the world

 

 

CONTACT US.


Study Abroad
Kal Spencer
studyabroad@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-4268

International Partnerships
Ju Yu "Louise" Chen
intpartner@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-2593

International Student Services
Pat Shelley
intstu@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-7273