Text 8909, 84 rader
Skriven 2013-06-26 15:25:01 av Roy Witt (1:387/22)
   Kommentar till text 8908 av Ward Dossche (2:292/854.1)
Ärende: Greetings from Montana
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Ward Dossche wrote to Roy Witt:

 RW>> That's a work visa, not an exchange program. If you're really in a
 RW>> SD exchange program, there's really only one that you would fit
 RW>> into.

 WD> Because you are so nice, I took the trouble of looking it up.

 WD> I am holding a current DS2019, that is a form issued by the State
 WD> Department and the title is "Certificate of eligibility for exchange
 WD> visitor status".

Thought so. That's a JS-1 Visa...

State Department says this about it:

About DS-2019

The Form DS-2019 or "Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1)
Status" is the basic document used in the administration of the exchange
visitor program.

This form permits a prospective exchange visitor to seek an interview at a
U.S. embassy or consulate in order to obtain a J visa to enter the United
States.

The Form DS-2019 identifies the exchange visitor and their designated
sponsor and provides a brief description of the exchange visitor's
program, including the start and end date, category of exchange, and an
estimate of the cost of the exchange program. Read the detailed
description of the Form DS-2019.
How can I obtain a Form DS-2019?

Designated sponsors are authorized to issue this form to prospective
exchange visitors they have screened and selected for participation in the
exchange visitor program (see How To Apply). The information in this form
is completed by the sponsor prior to being given to the participant, who
once given the DS-2019, can apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate for the
J-1 visa.

Issuance of the J-1 visa, like all non-immigrant visas, is at the
discretion of Consular Officers viewing visa applications at U.S.
embassies and consulates. This means that even if you are accepted to an
exchange visitor program and have received your DS-2019, the Consular
Officers decide if you receive the J-1 visa.
Who should I contact if I have a question or concern about my Form
DS-2019?

The designated sponsor, whose name and telephone number can be found on
the Form DS-2019, should be contacted for questions and concerns about
your Form DS-2019. Your designated sponsor is responsible for assisting
and advising you on all matters regarding your exchange visitor program.

 WD> The US Embassy was satisfied by it, the DHS Immigration officer was
 WD> satisfied by it.

They were satisfied that you were indeed, sponsored.

 WD> It has the correct SEVIS-number [I'm mentioning this
 WD> so now you have something to google for],

No need. I'm linked to the State Department.

 WD>  the correct exchange visitor program number, proper field code,
 WD> signed by the people who have the authority to do so ...

SEVIS number? It's a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. If
you need information, you can find it at the SD website or a US Embassy in
Belgium.

 WD> There's no arguing around it Roy, I'm a legitimate participant in a
 WD> US State Department sponsored program.

Actually, an organization in Belgium that you belong to is the sponsor for
your J-1 Visa. The US State Department didn't pay for anything, except the
paper forms you filled out and and the visa is printed on.


         R\%/itt


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