Franklin University: Handbook for Exchange Visitor- J Program
Franklin University: Handbook for Exchange Visitor- J Program
Franklin University: Handbook for Exchange Visitor- J Program
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<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>University</strong>: <strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Exchange</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong>- J <strong>Program</strong> 8<br />
All new exchange visitors must check in with OISP, First Floor of the Student Services<br />
Building upon arrival at <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>University</strong> so your SEVIS Record can be made active.<br />
Bring all your immigration documents with you (passport, DS-2019, and I-94 card). ALL<br />
NEW EXCHANGE VISITORS MUST REPORT IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. At the<br />
time you check in, you will receive in<strong>for</strong>mation about obtaining an identification number<br />
that you can use until you can obtain a U.S. Social Security number. You will also receive<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation about a mandatory orientation you must attend.<br />
Once again, welcome to <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and best wishes <strong>for</strong> a successful academic and<br />
personal experience.<br />
Office of International Services and <strong>Program</strong>s Staff<br />
Associate Dean of Global <strong>Program</strong>s: Dr. Silvia Jiménez-Hyre<br />
Assistant Director of OISP: Dorota Kendrick<br />
Advisors: Dorota Kendrick and Bridget Banaszak<br />
Senior International Recruitment and Admissions Specialist: Karen Walters<br />
International Recruitment and Admissions Specialist: Judy Neal<br />
International Credential Evaluator: Karyne Kuzawski<br />
Student College Work Study Assistant: Monica Truesdale<br />
Office of International Services & <strong>Program</strong>s (OISP) website: www.franklin.edu/oisp<br />
Purpose of <strong>Exchange</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
The purpose of the <strong>Exchange</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> <strong>Program</strong> at <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>University</strong> is to provide courses<br />
of study, lecturing, research, observing or consulting and teaching opportunities in our<br />
various fields of instruction and <strong>for</strong> qualified students, professors, scholars, short-term<br />
scholars, and specialists to promote the general interest of international education and<br />
cultural exchange. The activities <strong>for</strong> your particular exchange visitor program, as well as the<br />
category most appropriate <strong>for</strong> those activities, will be indicated on the Form DS-2019. It is<br />
your responsibility to make sure you engage in only those activities specified on the Form<br />
DS-2019.<br />
I. Immigration Issues<br />
Important Immigration Documents<br />
Forms<br />
DS-2019: Certificate of Eligibility <strong>for</strong> <strong>Exchange</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> Status (J-1 Visa)<br />
1. Facilitates the entry of a new participant of the <strong>Exchange</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> <strong>Program</strong>.
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