Below, highlight some of the requirements: - Photo taken within the last six months. - White background with no shadows, using natural lighting. - Entire head visible in a square-shaped photo with - Dimensions between 600 x 600 pixels and 1200 x 1200 pixels. - Original; digital alteration is strictly prohibited. - Do not wear eyeglasses.

Upload a portrait in JPG that meets visa application requirementsvia Panel 01/A. If a photo is not immediately available, upload a disqualified photo and replace it later.

Step 1: Fill in Panel 01/A/RHS as per the passport you will use for visa application and travel to the US. Step 2: Scan the biographical page of your passport or travel document (first page). Step 3: Should you possess dual nationalities or old passports, please attach all to the file. Step 4: Upload all documents in one PDF file as PDF #2. Should your passport expire BEFORE or WITHIN SIX MONTHS after the program end date, despite the six-month ruleapplies, complete the steps below while completing subsequent steps. Step 5: Renew your passport immediately; once the renewed passport, click to unlock. Step 6: Update Panel 01/RHS and resubmit PDF #2 (place the renewed passport on top and attach it with the previously uploaded PDF #2). Step 1: Fill in Panel 01/A/RHS with your LPR #. Step 2: Scan the side(s) showing your personal information and LPR #. Step 3: If you possess dual permanent residence, attach all other valid LPR identification(s) to the file. Step 4: Upload them in one PDF file as PDF #3. Step 1: Fill in Panel 01/B/RHS with your PERMANENT address and contact information. Step 2: Scan a valid proof showing your mechanically-typed permanent address. Step 3: Upload the scanned file as PDF #4. Step 1: Fill in Panel 01/C/RHS. Step 2: Upload PDFs #5 and 6 for verification. Step 3: Keep a copy of the original document for your visa interview.--Step 1: Fill in Panel 01/C/RHS. Step 2: Let us preverify your entered info to sidestep potential back-and-forth. Step 3: Generate PDF #7. Step 4: Have your school fill/sign/stamp page 1 or issue a letter as page 2 of PDF #7. Step 5: Upload the completed PDF as PDF #7.Step 1: If you previously attended another postsecondary school, answer YES Panel 01/C/LHS/4. Step 2: Complete Panel 01/C/LHS/4. Step 3: Upload PDF #8 (latest official transcript) aligned with your answers. Step 4: If not applicable, click to lock. Step 1: Complete Panel 01/D/RHS, then generate PDF #9 . Step 2: Ensure the PDF #9 is populated with filled information, then sign the last page of PDF #9 and upload the file. Step 3: If #1-14, submit transcript or equivalent as PDF #10. Step 4: If #15, obtain the test from us or your school and upload filled/signed/stamped PDF #10. If #1-14, ensure that the document displays your exam type, score, and that it exceeds the minimum requirements. An expired transcript from the past three years is acceptable. If #15, should you require us to arrange the oral exam, please schedulea review session on Saturday EST. If #16, upload elementary and high school transcripts as PDF #10 - evidence of both birth and upbringing in one of the specified countries: Australia, Belize, Botswana, Canada (except Quebec), Commonwealth Caribbean, Ghana, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, or Zimbabwe.--Step 1: Fill in Panel 01/E/RHS, then generate populated PDF #11. Step 2: Complete Part B by pen or typing Step 3: Sign the last page and upload filled/signed PDF #11.--Step 1: Generate PDF #13, and decide where to purchase qualified health insurance. Step 2: Fill in Part C by pen or typing. Step 2A: If TaiAn, select in option 1. Questions? Ask Steve. Popular choice: TaiAn Patriot (first plan). Step 2B: If NTU, fill option 2 by referring to this file. Step 2C: For others, fill option 2 as per the policy you intend to purchase. Step 3: Sign the last page and upload signed PDF #13. DO NOT purchase until acceptance. What to note? 1 FUSIA necessitates entry-to-exit health insurance coverage. Unless the program exceeds three months, for which EV may opt to initially purchase the first three months of coverage and submit renewed insurance at least 7 days before it expires during the program, EV must procure entry-to-exit health insurance from the start. 2 Prior to buying a flight ticket, EV may align insurance coverage with program duration. After purchasing the ticket, they then align it with flight dates and upload the updated PDF #14, 72 hours before departing to the US. 3 While FUSIA works with TaiAn for J-1 qualified health insurance, EV may opt for their own insurance providers. If EV opts for their insurance provider or later selects a plan not conforming to PDF #14, submission of updated PDFs 13 and #15, aligned with PDF #14, is required before DS-2019 issuance. 4 Despite health insurance certification not being required by some US embassies or consulates, FUSIA necessitates health insurance purchase before issuing DS-2019. Should the visa interview end unsuccessfully and if purchased from TaiAn, the health insurance fee is refundable, contingent upon obtaining it prior to travel and following proper procedures. 5 The State Department has strict health insurance regulations. Failure to comply, including even a single-day gap in insurance during the program or changing insurance without prior approval, may lead to immediate program termination without a refund. As such, even if EV’s program exceeds three months and they have the option to purchase insurance just for the first three months at the start, we recommend opting for “entry to exit” coverage upfront. Option 1: If purchasing from TaiAn, upload this file. Option 2: If your insurance is provided by NTU, upload this file. Option 3: If self-source your own insurance, submit annotated document (sample) or a provider-issued letter (sample) as per your answer in PDF #13.Step 1: Fill in Panel 01/C/RHS with your graduation date. Step 2: If you have graduated and issued graduation cert, upload PDF #16. If not, click to lock. Step 1: Decide whether to designate a proxy. Step 2: If no, clickto lock. If yes, submit filed/signed proxy for the state where you will intern.Step 1: Ensure that all steps above in Panel 01/E are completed and accepted. Step 2: Generate PDF #18, complete it by pen or typing. Step 3: Read A, skip B if no dependents, explain PDF #19 in C, budget in D, and sign the last page. Step 4: Upload filled/signed PDF #19. Step 5: Wait for ADMIN review. If accepted, proceed. If not, upload again per email comments. Step 1: Proceed with the following steps only after all above steps in Panel 01/E are completed. Step 2: Enter 0 for (a)-(d) unless you receive funds from these sources. Step 3: If (c) is not 0, input organization name(s) under (cc). If (c) is 0, leave (cc) blank. Step 4: Specify personal funds in (e), meeting or exceeding the minimum requirement. Step 5: Compile PDF #19 annotate each proof, e.g., (e1) (e2)..., circle each total, and mark USD. Step 6: Fill PDF #18 Part B by pen or typingaligned with PDF #19, then upload annotated PDF #19.- Upon initial issuance, promptly check, sign, and print it for your visa interview. - You can find your unique SEVIS number and our program information on this form. - Once your visa is approved, immediately upload a well-scanned and stamped PDF #34. - Have the signed/stamped copy for the J-1 visa application and US entry. - For re-entry during the program, carry the form with a travel validation signature. - DS-2019 issuance requires PDF #14 and money transfer receipt receipt. - Ensure all form information is accurate, current, and complete. Report any changes promptly, and make amendments with re-signing within 72 hours. . Following program acceptance, we will send you this form using Adobe Sign. The signed copy is required when apply for us visa nd attempt entry to the US when applying for your J-1 visa and during your initial entry to the US and a copy with a travel validation signature from us for re-entry during the program.- The DS-7002 is prepared by the prospective host. - A preliminary approved DS-7002 will be circulated among involved parties for signature. - When prompted, look out for the Adobe email for signing. - Any errors or discrepancies require immediate reporting and correction within 72 hours. 1 DS-2019 Form DS-2019 is a SEVIS-controlled document issued by designated sponsors. This form serves as a certificate of eligibility for individuals seeking J-1 visa status, indicating their acceptance into an approved exchange program and meeting necessary requirements. A hardcopy is required when applying for a J-1 visa at a US embassy or consulate and for entry/reentry into the US. 2 Changes Form DS-2019 must be accurate, current, and complete. Any inaccuracies in this form can lead to visa application issues, delays, and possible amendment fees. Once signed until the program concludes, any changes or unexpected developments regarding this form, the exchange visitor/program, or the host necessitate immediate reporting to the program sponsor. If changes are allowed, complete the amendment process within 72 hours. If changes are not permitted, program termination may result. 3 Entry/Reentry A hard copy of this form is required for initial entry/reentry to the US during the program. If leaving the US for temporary travel outside the country during the program, obtain approval from the program sponsor at least 7 days before initial travel and 3 days before subsequent travel. Prior to the initial reentry, ensure the program sponsor has signed this form. If the program duration is extended after visa issuance, reentry will require a reapplication for a visa with the updated program period at the US embassy or consulate outside the US. 4 Compliance During the program, Form DS-2019 serves as proof of legal status as an exchange visitor. Adhering to relevant program rules is crucial for continued lawful participation in the exchange program. Failure to comply may result in program termination without a refund and the participant’s departure from the US at their own expense. 5 Form Reten If issued more than one DS-2019 form due to program amendments, retain all old form(s) for archival purposes while using the latest form moving forward. Post-program, this form may still be required, for example, when applying for a waiver of the two-year rule. As of April 2023, the original Form DS-2019 may no longer be required; instead, a digitally-signed copy with a cryptographic signature may suffice. Click HERE.1 DS-7002 Form DS-7002, also known as the Training/Internship Placement Plan or T/IPP, is an essential document in exchange internship/training programs It outlines a structured and guided training or internship program for participants, detailing objectives, phases, evaluations, and supervision, ensuring educational relevance to the participant’s career development and compliance with program regulations. This form is completed by the program’s direct supervisor and participant and is valid with signatures required from the exchange visitor, direct supervisor, and program sponsor. A hard copy is required for the visa interview and US entry/reentry. 2 Changes Form DS-7002 must be accurate, current, and complete, aligning with the internship/training activities, host organization and site(s) of activities. Once signed until the program concludes, any changes or unexpected developments regarding this form, the exchange visitor/program, or the host necessitate immediate reporting to the program sponsor. If changes are allowed, complete the amendment process within 72 hours. If changes are not permitted, program termination may result. 3 Compliance Adherence to DS-7002 regulations is crucial for lawful J-1 participation. Adherence to DS-7002 regulations is crucial for lawful J-1 participation. For example, the program must be full-time, take place at predetermined site(s) of activities, aligning with the academic studies of the participant. Failure to comply may result in program termination without a refund and the participant’s departure from the US at their own expense. 4 Completion Form DS-7002 must be completed in compliance with applicable regulations. It should confirm that the program is work-based learning rather than a labor role, adhering to regulation 62.22(i)(2). Additionally, the form must be structured according to 62.22(i)(4), detailing the intern’s role, the relevant work areas, the tasks, internship goals, skills to be acquired, and the methods for performance evaluation and supervision. Below are additional points to bear in mind when completing form DS-7002. - Structured & guided (e.g., classroom, dept. rotations, on-the-job training) activities. - Duration: 3 weeks and up to12 months - PPS: fulltime, onsite demonstrating relevant education/or and experience. - Entry-level and tailored to the intern’s skills and proficiency. - Internship field relevant to the intern’s field of study. - Divided into phases, each lasting a minimum of 3 months. - No task repetition; progression in phases. - Less than 20% clerical tasks. - No unskilled or casual labor, childcare, elder care, or patient care roles. - On-site and full-time, a minimum of 32 work hours per week. - If paid, W-4 and compensation meet local and federal minimum wage laws. - If unpaid, complies with the Department of Labor’s seven-point FLSA test.Step 1: Sign into Panel 03/A. Step 2: Enter/edit/verify Subject/Field and Subject/Field Remarks (RHS). Step 3: Download PDF #24 $e19_name_24and verify accuracy of blue text. Step 4: If correct, sign in the orange space. If incorrect, contact us for chagnes. Step 5: Read the second page and ask questions if any. Step 6: Upload verified draft as PDF #24 via Panel 03/A. What to note? 1 This step is to verify the draft, not the official Form DS-2019. Thus, we ask you to sign in the orange space (instead of at the bottom). 2 EV is responsible for consequences of their own mistakes if found after signing, including but not limited to amendment fees or potential complications for visa application and/or entry to the US. 3 Form DS-2019 is populated with information from EV’s user panel. When verifying the name, cross-reference the SEVIS name standard. For host-related information, consult your host directly. For internship-related concerns (e.g., occupational code), consult your program manager. 4 Form DS-2019 can be complex due to its comprehensive nature and the importance of accurately documenting the details of the J-1 visa program. Prospective exchange visitors are typically expected to become familiar with the DS-2019 form and be prepared to answer questions about it during their visa interview or when entering the US. For detailed explanations, refer to Panel 03/LHS 1/Tabs 2-3.

Post-review session, we will circulate PDF #25 and 26 for signatures via Adobe Sign. Once both documents are signed, we will upload both files and send out acceptance emails within 72 hours. Acceptance is typically valid for 7 days. NOTE: Because health insurance certificate #14 and endorsed DS-2019 proofread drafts are required before issuing the DS-2019, expedited cases may simultaneously receive emails from Panel 03/A requesting you to submit the endorsed DS-2019 and insurance certificate there.

----- After paying MRV fee, wait around 48 hours for system acceptance. - If system doesn’t recognize payment, do not spam clicks. This action will lead to the account being frozen for 72 hours.- For fee and refund policy details, click . - For how to transfer, see PDF #26. no need to sign now; you will sign when paying the second installment. - PDF #26 indicates both installments; submit only the first installment of USD 1,500. - For a sample of the money transfer note, click . - The SWIFT or routing # can point to multiple Chase; select one in Manhattan. - We add spaces to our account number for readability. Please omit the space when entering the number. - Discrepancies will necessitate another transfer, so indicate that payer will cover related fees. - If you need more time, consult your program manager or apply for a 72-hour extension. - If declined due to limited host or session selections, you may update your choices and submit another application after consulting with the program manager.Step 1: SP applicants, uplaod your own resume as PDF #30. Step 2: CP applicants, fill in Panel 01/D, then generate/upload populated CCIP resume.Upon receipt, upload a copy and promptly consult your program manager for the next step.SEVIS, which stands for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, is a web-based system utilized by the US government. It maintains information on SEVP-certified schools and F, M, and J nonimmigrants. Exchange visitors under the J category are required to pay a SEVIS fee of USD 220. This fee, billed along with the program fee and determined by the Department of Homeland Security, supports SEVIS operations. The SEVIS I-901 receipt payment will coincide with the issuance of Form DS-2019 by us, and the receipt will be provided to you. Please do not make multiple payments.Step 1: Confirm which US embassy or consulate you plan to apply for your visa. Step 2: Have a qualified photo handy - no glasses, white background, etc. Step 3: Fill out DS-160 and upload PDF #33 as $ev19_name_33 Confirmation. Step 4: Create an USTravelDocs account. Step 5: Pay MRV fee, enter receipt # upon recognition, and book appointment. Step 6: Enter interview date, upload PDF #28 as $ev19_name_28. Step 7: Prepare for and attend interview with required documents. Step 8: Enter the results within 24 hours after the interview. Step 9: Upon passport return with visa stamp, upload #34 and #35 within 72 hours. Step 10: Proceed to complete panels 03/C and D.Form DS-2019 is issued within 24-48 hours after receiving the signed DS-7002 and the necessary program fee and uploads (money transfer receipt, insurance, etc.). Step 1: Upon initial issuance, check for errors; if correct, sign DS-2019 via Adobe Sign. Step 2: Locate SEVIS and program numbers on the form. Step 3: Complete DS-160 and book an interview appointment. Step 4: Print out and carry stamped DS-2019 for visa interview. Step 5: Post successful interview, upload a well-scanned PDF #34 with consular stamp. Step 6: Hand-carry stamped DS-2019 for initial entry and reentry to the US.After a successful visa interview, the US embassy or consulate will return the visa applicant’s passport with a visa stamp. Step 1: After a successful visa interview, wait for a few days. Step 2: Verify accuracy upon the return of the visa stamp. Step 3: If there is an error, report it immediately. If there is no error, proceed to the next step.------------

If participated in the J-1 internship/training program before, answer accordingly in Question 6 of Panel 01/F and in PDF #44, completed by pen or typing, then submit the filled/signed form with annotated evidence (each previous J-1 internship/training requires a separate set of forms and attachments). If not applicable, click to lock.

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Generate PDF #52and complete the form by pen or typing, listing prior US entry and visa application records. Then, sign the last page and submit this filled and signed form with annotated evidence (i.e., labeling each attachment as #1, #2, #3 aligning with your answers) in one PDF. If not applicable, click to lock.

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To confirm participation, upload evidence of payment via money transfer receipt as PDF #59 within 7 days of the offer being issued. To prevent unnecessary payment delays due to discrepancies, indicate to the bank that the payer will bear all related fees to ensure full payment receipt and include the applicant’s name in the transfer note.

------Step 1: Verify associated costs and downloadthe bill. Step 2: Submit the site visit fee via electronic transfer or Zelle. Step 3: Upon payment receipt, allow at least 72 hours to arrange the visit. Step 4: The stamped PDF #76 will serve as the receipt; clickto download. Each site visit remains valid for three years. After three years, renewal can be waived if the host takes on at least one FUSIA-sponsored exchange participant.Step 1: Enter the host interview date and method. Step 2: Upload a screenshot as JPG #78 (e.g., email, calendar) to confirm host interview conducted. Step 3: SP interns, obtain an offer letter from host. CP interns, click in lieu of that. Step 4: Upload offer letter as PDF #43 to confirm internship secured.

After completing all necessary fields in Panel 01 and 02, schedule a wrap-up session with us and attend it with the host representative and supervisor(s). At the start of the review session, take a screenshot capturing the necessary surroundings, including both the host and intern, and upload JPG #79 and #80 as evidence. For CCIP Placed applicants, if the session is conducted with a host interview, submit JPG #78, repeated as JPG #79 and #80.

- Provide credible third-party proof of information populated on form DS-7002. - Information to verify: business name, EIN, full-time employees, annual revenue, founding date, etc. - If unable to provide, please submit the signed PDF #81.- As examples, a certificate of insurance and self-insurance certificate. - Applicable to both paid and unpaid interns, unless a state exemption or equivalent coverage applies. - Before the policy expiry, click on the lock icon to unlock, update the expiration date, and resubmit proof with the new date.- Upload host login as JPG format. - For internal identification purposes.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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