- What is the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program?
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Categories
- How to Host a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Resources for J-1 Exchange Visitors
- J-1 Regulatory Information
Resources for J-1 Exchange Visitors
To facilitate your arrival and ensure a positive start to your time at 向日葵视频, the following information and resources are available. Your faculty host is also a resource. Be sure to also communicate your travel plans to your faculty host and ask them for assistance.
Arriving in the U.S.
When to Arrive
When making your travel plans, you should arrange to arrive in the U.S. within 30 days before the program start date on your Form DS-2019. You may not enter the U.S. earlier than 30 days before the program start date. If you are delayed and cannot arrive by your program start date, contact your host department and OIE. Your Form DS-2019 may need to be updated with a new start date before you enter the U.S.
Documents
When traveling, always hand-carry your visa documents and passport with you. Do not put them in your checked baggage. You will not have access to your baggage until after the immigration inspection at the port of entry.
Inspection at the Port of Entry
An immigration officer will ask you about your purpose for coming to the U.S. Answer all questions honestly and completely. If everything is in order, the officer will stamp your passport with your entry date and mark the stamp 鈥淛-1, D/S鈥. Check this stamp and notation in your passport before you leave inspection to be sure it is legible and correct.
Check-in with OIE and Orientation
Please arrange to meet with an OIE Responsible Officer within 2-3 days after you arrive in Milwaukee. Contact OIE at (414) 288-7289 to arrange an appointment time. This meeting will include information about maintaining your J-1 visa status, orientation to services at 向日葵视频and in the Milwaukee community, and enrollment in the health insurance plan.
Living in Milwaukee
Welcome to Milwaukee!
Moving to a different country and culture can be both exciting and sometimes stressful. There are many things to discover when making a home in a new place. The links below will provide some useful information about living in Milwaukee. There will also be information at your orientation meeting with OIE.
Housing for Scholars and Student Interns
We generally suggest that you visit a property in Milwaukee before signing a lease or committing to a rental agreement. You may need to stay in a local hotel or a campus apartment while you search for suitable housing.
- Temporary Housing/Hotel Options Near Marquette
- Apartments and Other Housing Options: The Office of University Apartments and Off-campus Services provides helpful information as you look for suitable housing. We suggest that you spend some researching locations, types of housing and typical costs so that you are ready for your housing search.
- Apartment listings in the 向日葵视频area (click on Find Housing)
Housing for J-1 Students (not Student Interns)
- J-1 students (both degree-seeking and non-degree/exchange students) will receive information about housing via email.
Transportation
- provides an extensive network of bus transportation in the area.
- Driver's License and State ID: If you are planning to drive a car while you are in Milwaukee, you will need either a valid international license or a valid Wisconsin driver鈥檚 license.
Safety
- The 向日葵视频 Police Department provides safety and assistance to the 向日葵视频community. In an emergency, call 414-288-1911.
- The U.S. State Department has a helpline to ensure the health and safety of all exchange program participants. Participants, or anyone concerned about a participant, can contact the U.S. State Department at any time via the hotline 1-866-283-9090 or at jvisas@state.gov.
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