Can the scholar get an extension of the DS-2019 or get a travel endorsement without proving insurance?
No. The scholar is required by law to have the insurance, and we are required by law to have proof that s/he does have the insurance. Official J Visa Insurance Requirement Health insurance is a requirement for participation in the J program. Below are the requirements as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, 22 CFR 514.22. Please note that these are the minimum requirements. Sponsors shall require each exchange visitor to have insurance in effect which covers the exchange visitor for sickness or accident during the period of time that an exchange visitor participates in the sponsor’s exchange visitor program. Minimum coverage shall provide: • medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness; • repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500; • expenses associated with medical evacuation of the visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $10,000; and • a deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness. An insurance policy secured to fulfill the requirem
