Sponsorship for an Exchange Visitor at Neighboring Institution
The Department of State allows the University of Maine to sponsor J-1 scholars at neighboring academic institutions that are not eligible for their own J-1 Exchange Visitor program.
Click here for more information and to submit a request for sponsorship of a scholar at your institution.
Once the scholar arrives:
1. Download and complete J-1 Insurance Compliance Form
2. Assemble the following documents:
- DS2019 form
- Copy of passport bio page
- Copy of visa page
- I-94
3. Upload the J-1 Insurance Compliance form and other documents below.
4. Contact Brian Berger at (207) 581-2905 or brian.berger@maine.edu to schedule a check-in appointment