All J Exchange Visitors who have been issued DS-2019s by Stanford for the J1 Research Scholar or Short Term Scholar categories (the J category is noted in section #4 of the DS-2019) must follow these instructions so that their SEVIS records can be validated within the mandated period.
After you arrive in the U.S., you MUST complete and submit the J Arrival and Insurance Confirmation web form.Do not complete and submit the form until AFTER you arrive or you may have problems entering the U.S.
You must complete and submit the web form after you arrive and not later than the 15th day after the program start date on your DS-2019.
After you complete and submit the J Arrival and Insurance Form, you will be directed to this web page that includes additional information.