International Scholars

All J-1 Exchange Visitors must be sponsored and hosted by an applicable university department, and the invitation process must be initiated by the UF host department. Inviting a J-1 Exchange Visitor involves a host faculty sponsor and a department human resources administrative contact. The human resources team within the host department is responsible for submitting the online DS-2019 Request to EVS.

It is highly encouraged to submit J-1 requests to SWES HR 90 days prior to the intended program start date. The 90 days will begin after SWES HR receives all the documents by both faculty and scholar. Once faculty provides items, SWES HR will reach out to the scholar for additional items required from scholar.

Supervisor to provide SWES HR with the following items to begin the DS-2019 Request process: 

• International Scholar Invitation Form [email SWESHR@ifas.ufl.edu for the current form]
• CV/Resume of Scholar
• Acknowledgement of Faculty Sponsor Form [PDF]
• Optional Items from supervisor, if in your possession
• Diploma of scholar

For more information on the Required Documents for Inviting J-1 Exchange Visitors, visit here: Required Documents DS-2019 Request