J-1 Scholar Immigration Check-in

All new visiting scholars in J-1 status must complete the mandatory Immigration Check-in process by providing copies of your US immigration documents to the International Programs office after you enter the US in J-1 status. 

Required Materials

• SUNY New Paltz DS-2019

• Identification page of passport

• J-1 visa stamp

• US entry stamp

• ​I-94 Arrival & Departure Record

  • ​Your I-94 record is an electronic arrival record.  This was issued at the port of entry to the US and should indicate your current J-1 Status and your Date of arrival.    

  • Get Most Recent I-94  

    • You will need to enter the information from your Passport 

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• Local, US address

• Emergency contact  information

Procedure

1. You will need to upload all required materials listed above.

2. Review and confirm you read over the J-1 Scholar Agreement.

3. Complete Immigration Check-in Form. 

4. ​Once you have completed the above 3 you will submit your Immigration check-in request. 

Once the above is accurately submitted, the International Programs office will review your documents and validate your J-1 immigration record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) within 30 days of your arrival to the US, as required by law. 

Special Considerations

• It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the terms of your J-1 status while in the United States. 

• If you have any questions about maintaining your J-1 status, please contact Cindy Cullen by email cullenc@newpaltz.edu or phone 845.257.3595
  
  
  Choose the J-1 Scholar Immigration Check-in Request in your ISSS-Student Profile.