Form DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status)

Form DS-2019 is a document issued by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor certifying that a foreign exchange visitor has been accepted into an approved exchange visitor program and has sufficient financial resources to support themselves during their stay. The form is required for the exchange visitor to apply for a J-1 nonimmigrant visa, or to enter the United States and maintain their exchange visitor status. The form includes information about the exchange visitor, the sponsor, and the specific program.