This collection is used to identify foreign nationals as being eligible for exchange visitor (J-1) status. Participating organizations, designated by the U.S. Department of State, provides the information on the individual participants through the completion of the Form DS-2019. The completed form, containing the signature of the responsible officer of the designated US organization then forwards the completed form to the potential participant. The participant takes the form to the American Embassy or Consultant in the home country to apply to the visa. If approved, the Form DS-2019 is presented to the
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.