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What should the scholar do upon arrival? What if a scholar will arrive later than planned?

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What should the scholar do upon arrival? What if a scholar will arrive later than planned?

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New J-1 scholars must register with the International Scholars Office upon arrival. Within 30 days after the start date on the DS-2019, the ISchO is required to report the arrival in SEVIS (the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System), or the scholar’s J-1 status will be invalidated. If the scholar’s arrival will be delayed or canceled, inform the ISchO so that the ISchO can update the SEVIS record and, if needed, issue a new DS-2019.