Arrival

Check In

The online J-1 Visa Check-in Application is due within 25 days of your DS-2019 start date and can only be completed after arriving in the U.S. Failure to complete the check-in within the deadline will automatically invalidate your J-1 record in SEVIS which leads to the termination of your J-1 status. If you are unable to enter the U.S. and complete the online J-1 Visa Check-in Application by the deadline, you must contact your department immediately so that they can submit a request to the DGSOM Visa and Licensing to change your DS-2019 start date.

Exchange Visitor (J-1) Contract

 J-1 Visitors Check-in and Arrival Information

J-1 Mandatory Online Orientation

The DGSOM J-1 Orientation is a mandatory orientation designed to meet U.S. Department of State requirements and to help you adjust to life in the U.S., Los Angeles, and UCLA. To begin the orientation, please reach out to your prospective coordinator. You will receive a generated password to complete the orientation.