J-1 scholar SEVIS validation

Orientation sessions

After your arrival, you need to attend a SEVIS check-in/orientation session as soon as possible. Sessions are held Monday-Thursday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 10 a.m and are by appointment only. Typically, SEVIS check-in/orientation lasts for about 45 minutes to one hour. Please call (480) 727-4776 or email ISSC to schedule your SEVIS check-in/orientation.

SEVIS check-in/orientations are conducted in a group setting, so please be on time for your appointment and have all of your documents with you.

What to bring

You will need to bring the original and a copy of each document listed below to your orientation session, for yourself and any accompanying J-2 dependents. J-2 dependents need not accompany you to the SEVIS check-in/orientation, as we have limited space.

• DS-2019(s)

• Passport(s) (must show J-1 visa and entry stamps) 

• I-94 Arrival/Departure records(s). Paper or Electronic I-94 retrieved from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (click on GET MOST RECENT I-94).

• Proof of insurance. The insurance document(s) should contain the following information:

• Insured name (scholar name)

• Insurance provider name (company)

• The period of coverage (beginning and end dates)

• Types and limits of coverage (usually found in policy the section titled table of benefits), specifically:

• Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness

• Medical Evacuation of at least $50,000

• Repatriation of remains of at least $25,000

• A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness

Please also bring your local U.S. address, local phone number, and email address, along with the name, phone number, and email address of 2 emergency contacts — one inside the U.S. and one outside of the U.S.