INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPONSORING DEPARTMENT

• The St.John's University department sponsoring the Special Program, must e-mail the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO) to start the process. Please include the following information about the visiting scholar:
  • Name
  • E-mail
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender
• ISSSO will update the visiting scholar's information and an automated e-mail with login and password information will be sent to the e-mail provided.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENT

• Please submit your request at least one month prior to the proposed appointment date (including extensions).
• Allow one to two weeks from your date of submission for processing.
• If you have difficulty completing the section regarding English language proficiency, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO) for assistance.
• Please be aware that a J applicant may be affected by either the 12-month or 24-month bar or 212e.
• A J-1 is permitted to enter the United States up to 30 days before the start date indicated on the DS-2019.

• Please submit your request at least one month prior to the proposed appointment date (including extensions).
• Allow one to two weeks from your date of submission for processing.
• If you have difficulty completing the section regarding English language proficiency, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO) for assistance.
• Please be aware that a J applicant may be affected by either the 12-month or 24-month bar or 212e.
• A J-1 is permitted to enter the United States up to 30 days before the start date indicated on the DS-2019.