Get Ds-2019 Request Form - Wings Buffalo

Completing the DS-2019 Request Form is a crucial step in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program for scholars at the University at Buffalo. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist users in filling out the form correctly and submitting it online.

Follow the steps to complete the DS-2019 Request Form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the DS-2019 Request Form and open it in your selected editor.
2. Begin by filling in the applicant's details, starting with their last/family name, first name, and middle name, ensuring to type or print clearly.
3. Provide the date of birth in the format of month/day/year and include the city or province of birth along with the country of citizenship.
4. Fill in the country of legal permanent residence, followed by the applicant's email address and, if available, their UB person number.
5. Indicate if the scholar is participating in a UB Exchange Program and specify the program name if applicable.
6. Answer whether the scholar has been in the U.S. before on a J-1 visa and, if so, attach relevant documentation.
7. Complete the sections pertaining to the scholar's address abroad, current occupation, field of specialization, and primary activity at UB.
8. Specify the time period for which the DS-2019 is requested, including start and end dates.
9. Document housing benefits and provide details on the funding source(s), ensuring to include all relevant attachments.
10. List any accompanying immediate family members, including their names, relationships, birth dates, and city/country of birth.
11. Complete the department declaration section and gather all necessary signatures from the faculty member and departmental chair or dean.
12. Choose how to receive the completed DS-2019 form, whether by mail, express mail, campus mail, or personal pick-up.
13. Once all sections are completed, ensure to save your changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Start filling out your DS-2019 Request Form online today for a smoother application process.