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Federal Register #Public Notice 13063

State Department Seeks Comment on J-1 Exchange Visitor Information Collection

Buyer

Department of State

Posted

July 08, 2026

Respond By

August 07, 2026

Identifier

Public Notice 13063

This notice from the U.S. Department of State concerns a proposed information collection for the Exchange Visitor (J-1) program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs - Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation - Purpose: - Seeks public comment on the collection of information for the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status - Involves Form DS-2019, used by Department-designated sponsors to identify individuals applying for J-1 status - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are associated with this notice - Unique Requirements: - Feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Form DS-2019 is accessed electronically via the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

Description

The Department of State has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This collection pertains to the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status, which is used to identify individuals seeking to enter the United States as Exchange Visitors under the J-Nonimmigrant status. The notice invites public comments for 30 days to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection. The form DS2019 is electronically accessed by Department-designated sponsors via the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

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