This two day workshop is designed for SEVIS Alternative/Responsible Officers who are at the Intermediate level of proficiency with a general understanding of the Exchange Visitor Program and SEVIS or who completed J-1 SEVIS Essentials – Level I.  Participants may also register for 1 of the 2 days. Email info@seviseducation.com for details.

Day 1 — Thursday, June 9, 2022 – Student Program Implementation

9:00 a.m. EST – 4:00 p.m. EST

Conducted via Zoom

Day 1 of the workshop will focus on the J-1 Exchange Student category and will address:

• Government issues
• Program administration
• Student sub-categories
• Selection process and criteria
• SEVIS and completion of the DS-2019 for a student
• Visa issues
• Pre and post arrival information
• Maintaining status
• Travel
• Extension
• Transfer
• Ending vs termination
• Change of status
• Correction of the record
• Student employment

Day 2 — Thursday, June 16, 2022  – Scholar Program Implementation

9:00 a.m. EST – 4:00 p.m. EST

Conducted via Zoom

Day 2 of this  workshop will focus on the J-1 Scholar/Professor categories and will address:

• J-1 Program Administration
• Professor, Research Scholar, Short term Scholar and Specialist categories
• Differences among these categories
• Selection process and criteria
• 212e and Skills List
• 12 month and 24 month bars
• Pre and post arrival information
• Required orientation and insurance
• Maintaining status
• Travel
• Extension
• Transfer
• Occasional Lectures
• Correct the record and reinstatement
• Waivers
• J-2 dependent
• Annual report
• SEVIS and recent Version Updates
• Gray area issues implementing J programs and policies
• Update on Department of State issues

To register CONTACT US at info@seviseducation.com.