Reporting Changes

International scholars are required to keep their immigration documents up-to-date. You must report changes in personal and/or academic information to an International Advisor within 10 days of the change.

Please see the below chart for information on how to request an updated DS-2019 and/or report new information.

Reason for Request	Action Required
Lost/Stolen/Damaged DS/2019	Complete the visiting scholar section of a new Visiting Scholar Application/DS-2019 Request Form
Personal Information Update Name Date of Birth Country of Citizenship	Complete the visiting scholar section of a new Visiting Scholar Application/DS-2019 Request Form Present an updated passport to ISSS Note: Your country of citizenship in SEVIS is based upon the passport containing your J-1 visa
Financial Information Update	Complete the visiting scholar section of a new Visiting Scholar Application/DS-2019 Request Form Provide Proof of Finances (dated within the last 6 months) to cover expenses for the remainder of your program
Change in Program Change in research topic Change in courses taught Change in activities conducted	Complete a full new Visiting Scholar Application/DS-2019 Request Form (must include all signatures from the department) Note: This information must be approved before we can update your SEVIS record and issue a new DS-2019; you must not engage in new activities until they are approved.
Extension of Program	See Extending Your Stay
Add Dependent (spouse/child)	Complete the visiting scholar section of a new Visiting Scholar Application/DS-2019 Request Form Provide ISSS with a copy of each dependent’s passport photo page Provide ISSS with each dependent's birth city Provide Proof of Finances (dated within the last 6 months) to cover expenses for the remainder of your program, including for your new dependent(s)
Other	Speak with your International Advisor during walk-in hours if you believe that you need a new DS-2019 for a reason not listed above

Reporting Changes

Reason for Request

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