International Center

Bringing a J-1 scholar to campus

To bring an international scholar to the MU campus, the hosting department must complete a request form and submit a J-1 request packet that includes the MU international scholar fee. Once these forms have been completed and all information has been provided, the International Center will issue the Form DS-2019. The DS-2019 will be sent to the prospective scholar so that he or she may apply to a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad and obtain a J-1 visa for entry into the United States. A scholar who already is in the United States in J-1 status must apply for a transfer to MU. Questions? Please contact an International Center adviser at 573-882-6007.

Information required for Form DS-2019

To complete the Form DS-2019 properly — and ensure that the scholar is able to enter or stay in the U.S. in legal status — the International Center must receive the completed J-1 request packet that contains:

• A J-1 request form.
  
• Proof of funding, if the funding source is not MU.
• A copy of the scholar's résumé.
• A copy of the scholar's passport.
• A letter of offer/invitation from hosting department.
• International Scholar Services Fee Form.
  

Note: If the scholar's spouse and/or children intend to travel to MU with the scholar, the scholar must provide the family members' biographical information (birth date, city and country of birth, relationship to the scholar).