Please request the information below from the potential Exchange Visitor prior to completing the DS-2019 Request through iNorthTX.
Exchange Visitor Information:
Last Name:
First & Middle Names:
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy):
E-Mail Address:
Gender (M/F):
City and Country of Birth:
Country of Citizenship:
Country of Permanent Residency:
Permanent Home Country Address (Street Address/City/Postal Code/Country):
Position in Home Country (select from: University Teaching Staff including Researchers; Private Business; Central Government; State, Regional, or Provincial Government Group; University Undergraduate Students; University Graduate Students; Other):
Education Level (select from: Bachelor's; Master's; PhD):
Has applicant previously held J visa status (Yes/No):
If applicant is currently in the US and in J visa status, provide the university’s name/program number/SEVIS ID/contact name and number at current university international office:
Is the applicant currently in the US? If so, in what immigration status?
Dependent Information:
Last Name:
First & Middle Names:
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy):
Gender (M/F):
City and Country of Birth:
Country of Citizenship:
Country of Permanent Residency:
Relationship to EV (spouse/child):
Are dependents arriving in the US with the EV (Yes/No)?
If No, when is the dependent arriving?
Program Dates
Dates should be mutually agreed upon between the scholar and hosting department.
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
End Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
Required Documentation
- Copy of Passport for Exchange Visitor and dependents.
- Proof of Funding (if other than UNT funds) must cover the costs for the duration of the program. Minimum monthly financial requirements are listed below.
- $1,300/month for the EV
- Effective 9/1/2023, minimum funding requirements will be $1,700 per month
- $420/month for the dependent spouse
- Effective 9/1/2023, minimum funding requirements will be $500 per month
- $420/month per dependent child
- Effective 9/1/2023, minimum funding requirements will be $500 per month
Proof of Financial Support Documents:
- Documents MUST be in English, or must include the original language version and a certified/stamped English translation. Notarized version is not permitted.
- Documents MUST bear a signature, official seal, or be on letterhead from an official agency.
- Documents MUST state available account type and account balance of currently accessible liquid funds.
- Documents MUST be DATED and be less than twelve (12) months old.
- Statement must include the account holder’s name, date, account type, account balance and currency type.
- Web printouts must include the web link/URL.
- If using home country employment, employer letter must be on business letterhead, identify the amount of pay, whether it is weekly, monthly, annually; and specify if the EV will continue to be paid during his/her visit.
- Proof of English Proficiency (if other than an interview)
- Native speaker of English (as indicated by passport)
- IELTS overall score 5.5 or higher
- TOEFL overall score of 65 or higher for internet based, 183 or higher for computer based, 513 or higher for paper based
- Degree certificate from a recognized academic institution where English is the primary language of instruction/US institution
- Interview by the UNT Department Sponsor conducted and annotated on the DS-2019 Request Form. A transcript and/or recording of the interview must be kept on file by the department for at least 3 years.
- Contact jinfo@unt.edu for sample questions if needed.
- Previous DS-2019s (if applicable)
- Updated CV or Resume
Additional Requirements
- Departments are also required to complete additional program information and provide a copy of the department invitation letter signed by the hosting professor, department chair, and dean.
- Exchange Visitor will be required to provide ISSS with proof of health insurance upon arrival.