DS-2019 Request Instructions For Florida Tech Departments

The information below is intended for Florida Tech department administrators who are preparing the DS-2019 Request Form for their J-1 Exchange Visitors (scholars). We hope these helpful tips make the process go more smoothly.

The DS-2019 Request Form

Please complete the DS-2019 Request Form , secure all required signatures and submit a printed or scanned copy to the International Student & Scholar Services Office along with all the required documents. If you have any problems with the form, please contact the ISSS Office (674-8053).  

Who completes the DS-2019 Request Form

To ensure accuracy and consistency of information, the DS-2019 Request Form should be completed and reviewed by the faculty making the invitation request. It is also the responsibility of said faculty to be sure that all necessary signatures are secured before  submission.

Timing Your Request

Submit your request at least two months before the scholar's appointment begin date to ensure that the scholar receives the documents needed in order to secure a visa appointment, secure the actual visa, and then travel, enter the US, and arrive at Florida Tech.

The J-1 Process Overview information sheet gives a timeline for the steps necessary to bring a scholar to the U.S.

Processing Times to Receive the DS-2019

Our standard processing time for producing the DS-2019 document is 5 -7 business days from receipt of a complete DS-2019 Request Form. Incomplete DS-2019 requests cannot be processed and will be put on hold until complete.

Late Requests

The ISSS Office reserves the right to estimate an appropriate start date on the Form DS-2019 based on the following factors:

• the standard 5 - 7 business days processing time
• the estimated time for the visitor to obtain a visa at a U.S. consulate 
• the scholar's ability to make reasonable travel arrangements