State Department Seeks J-1 Visa Form Feedback
Published Date: 7/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants to keep collecting info from sponsors who help exchange visitors get their J-1 visas. They’re asking for public feedback by August 7, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and not too time-consuming. This affects about 1,420 sponsors and could take up to 45 minutes per form, but no new fees are involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Paperwork Burden on J-1 Sponsors
U.S. Department of State designated sponsors must keep filling out Form DS-2019 for exchange visitors. The notice estimates 1,420 sponsors will produce about 300,000 responses with an average of 45 minutes per response, totaling 225,000 hours of annual burden.
DS-2019 Required to Get J-1 Entry
The Form DS-2019 provides the information needed to identify an individual (and spouse and dependents, where applicable) seeking to enter the United States as an Exchange Visitor in J nonimmigrant status. Responding to this collection is labeled "Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit," so DS-2019 must be issued for J-1 entry.
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