Federal regulations allow you to enter the U.S. 30 days before the start date listed on your DS-2019 and forbid you from arriving any later than 30 days after the start date. Additionally, you are required to depart the U.S. within 30 days after the program end date listed on your DS-2019. Please keep these dates in mind as you make your travel arrangements to and from the U.S.
Preparing for your trip:
Please review our Pre-Arrival Handbook for information and resources that will help you prepare for your time at Appalachian and in the U.S.
Arriving in the U.S.:
When you arrive in the U.S. you may be required to present any or all of the following documents to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection at your initial point of entry into the U.S. (airport, seaport, border crossing):
- Passport
- Visa stamp
- Form DS-2019
- I-907 SEVIS fee receipt
- Supporting financial documents
- Initiation letter from Appalachian
IMPORTANT: This inspection will take place before you are allowed to collect your luggage. Do not place these documents in your checked bag. Keep them on your person.
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Future J-1 Scholar Information