Department Follow-up with IFSS

Departments must notify the International Faculty & Staff Services within 3 days of the exchange visitor’s entry to the U.S. and arrival on campus (Arrival & Entry Notification Sheet). Proof of entry (passport & I-94 card) and U.S. residence address will be required. Evidence of compliance with insurance guidelines will be required within 30 days of arrival.

Please note that health benefits provided through employment with the University do not cover all necessary insurance guidelines listed on the back of the DS-2019. Refer to Program Requirements.

Failure to give notice of U.S. entry within the allowable time period will now result in the U.S. government's automatic inactivation of the visitor’s SEVIS record and subsequent termination of program sponsorship.

If the visitor is denied entry to the U.S., please notify IFSS as soon as possible in order for the University to reclaim the SEVIS number. The foreign national is required to return the DS-2019 form to your department. Failure to return the DS-2019 will jeopardize this individual's future sponsorship with the University. The returned DS-2019 should be forwarded to the appropriate IFSS office.