Visa Interview Information

J-1 Visa Interview Information

The Form DS-2019 will be issued to students who have been fully admitted to Central and provided proof of financial support to ISSS Office. Please email the ISSS@ccsu.edu if any information on your DS-2019 is incorrect.

Make sure you have a valid passport, DS-2019, and pay the SEVIS fee.

Pay your SEVIS Fee either by phone, by mail or online, and print a SEVIS fee receipt for your record. The fee must be paid at least three business days before your visa interview.

• Your SEVIS ID number (N00XXXXXXXX) is located in the upper right corner of your DS-2019.
• Central’s Exchange Visitor Program Number is located in the “Program Sponsor” section.
• J-2 dependents do not need to pay the SEVIS fee.
• Canadians must pay the SEVIS fee.

If your visa is approved...

you are allowed to enter the United States 30 days before the program start date listed in the “Form Covers Period” section of your DS-2019.

If your visa is denied...

please refer to the United States Department of State's Website - Visa Denial. Central Connecticut State University cannot influence visa decisions made by consular officials abroad.

NOTE: All individuals intending to be J-1 exchange students at Central must enter the United States in J-1 student status. Entering on a B1/B2 visitor’s visa with the intention of attending school in the United States full-time is ‘unlawful.'