When does the Summer Work/Travel program take place?
Foreign exchange college/university students set the duration on the DS-2019 visa request with the dates of participation. This is during the summer break of your college or university. No program time frame can exceed four months. Program extensions are not permitted. Back to Top What is SEVIS? SEVIS, Student and Exchange Visitor Information System is an Internet-based system that provides tracking and monitoring, with access to accurate and current information on exchange visitors (J visa) participating in the Work and Travel Program. The Form DS-2019, needed to apply for a J visa, can only be issued by a DoS-designated sponsor such as INTO, who has authorized access to SEVIS. Back to Top Does SEVIS have a fee? The SEVIS I-901 Fee is a fee paid to DHS by all J-1 visa participants. It is used for the maintenance and upkeep of SEVIS. The SEVIS Fee for the Summer Work/Travel program is $35.00. This fee must be paid prior to your visa interview. It is recommended that a copy of your rece
