To apply for J-1 visa classification, a prospective visitor must receive Form DS-2019 from the Office of International Affairs and, if outside of the U.S., use it to apply for a J-1 visa stamp at the nearest U.S. consular post.

If currently on a J-1 research visa at another U.S. institution, their current institution will electronically transfer their record to our office and we will provide the DS-2019 form to the visitor during their initial International Affairs check-in appointment.

In either case, the Office of International Affairs must receive a complete and correct application package from the sponsoring department and prospective visitor as indicated below. The sponsoring department administrator or delegate should provide the electronic J-1 Prospective Trainee Application to the visitor to be completed and returned to the department.

Upon receipt the department contact must submit both the J-1 Departmental Application and the J-1 Prospective Trainee applications to the Office International Affairs (scanned, electronic copies are fine.)

If the visitor is abroad, please initiate the process at least 2-4 months in advance. Otherwise, please allow 1 to 2 months processing time.

For additional information and assistance please contact your International Affairs Advisor or call our office at 214-648-0010.

Application Materials and Instructions

Researcher with M.D. and/or Ph.D. coming for research

a) Department completes J-1 Department Application 

b) Trainee completes J-1 Prospective Trainee Application 

c) Trainee transferring J-1 from another U.S. institution must also complete J-1 Transfer In form

International Visiting Graduate Students (enrolled in foreign degree program)

a) Department completes Visiting Junior Fellow Departmental Application

b) Trainee completes Visiting Junior Fellow Participant Application

c) Graduate student transferring J-1 from another U.S. institution must also complete J-1 Transfer In form.

International Undergraduate Students

J-1 Student Intern category sponsorship is available only for undergraduate students from foreign institutions having a formal affiliation agreement with UT Southwestern. Contact International Affairs for information or assistance.