Check-In

Check-In Procedures

1. A J-1 Welcome Packet and SSN letter will be returned to the sponsoring department with each new DS-2019 requested
2. The sponsoring department will collect a completed J-1 Scholar Permanent Record Form and a copy of the I-94 card once the J-1 arrives.  These documents should be forwarded to the Office of International Services, ATTN: J-1 Check-in, STU 300, MC: 0899.  You may also scan and e-mail these documents to j1exchg@usc.edu
3. OIS must receive the documents and validate the scholar's SEVIS record within 30 days of the Program Start Date listed on the DS-2019.  If the J-1 scholar fails to arrive in the U.S. or check-in with the department in a timely manner, departments are required to provide updated arrival information to j1exchg@usc.edu

For more detailed information on the topics covered above please see the following links:

J-1 Welcome Packet
SSN Letter
J-1 Scholar Permanent Record Form
I-94 Card