J-1 Students

J-1 exchange students visit Central Connecticut State University as full-time students for a period of usually one or two semesters pursuant to a formal reciprocal exchange agreement between Central and their home institution. This site provides you as a J-1 student all information you need to know before your arrival to the United States and how to maintain your legal status while in the United States.

J-1 Visa Process

• Admission Process
• Form DS-2019 Processing
• J-1 Visa Application Information
• I-901 SEVIS Fee
• Travel Documents

J-1 Visa Regulations

• Maintaining Legal Status
• Mandatory Health Insurance
• Incident Report
• Academic Training
• DS-2019 Extension
• Change of Visa Status