Initial J-1 Student Intern Request

Requesting J-1 Sponsorship for J-1 Intern

When making a request for J-1 Exchange Visitor (EV) sponsorship for a foreign student to engage in an internship on Stevens campus, please keep in mind that the visa application process in many countries can take 4-8 weeks and even longer in some cases. To ensure that the EV arrives at Stevens by the desired internship program start date, and to avoid duplicative work and excessive shipping costs, the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) strongly recommends that all requests for sponsorship are made as early as possible and no later than three months prior to the desired internship program start date. 

Once all required documents have been received by ISSS, ISSS will process the Form(s) DS-2019 (the government document required for the visa application) in 7 to 10 business days and will mail it using an express mailing service directly to the prospective EV. The mailing will include additional information to assist the prospective EV with their visa application and preparation for their time in the U.S.

J-1 Student Intern Initial Sponsorship Requests