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When you are ready to begin the process of applying for your J-1 visa with Intrax, please complete our online application to obtain your DS-2019. The Form DS-2019 serves as your official Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status and will be required for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

You will need to have the following information ready before you begin the online application:

• Start date of your internship/training
• End date of your internship/training
• Host company Street Address
• Host company Website Address
• Host company Contact Person (hiring manager or direct supervisor)
• Host company Contact Phone Number
• Host company Contact Email Address

If you have dependents that will be applying for the J-2 Visa, you will also have the opportunity to enter their information at this time.

After your application has been accepted, you should complete and submit the required documents listed below. These documents must be received by Intrax before your DS-2019 form will be issued.

• Host Company Agreement: Intrax will email this document directly to your host company. The host company is required to complete and return the Host Company Agreement to Intrax.
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• Training/Internship Placement Plan: Intrax will work with your host company to draft the Training/Internship Placement plan. You will be provided with a final copy to sign later in the application process.
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• Proof of English Language Proficiency: We accept most internationally recognized English test scores, signed documentation from an academic institution or English-language school, or documented interview with Intrax or Intrax-approved partner.
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• University or College Diploma/Certificate or Proof of Enrollment (optional for some trainees): Obtain a copy of your diploma, certificate, or proof of enrollment from your university or college and submit to Intrax.
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• A copy of your current resume/CV.
• A copy of your passport: Biographical page only.

Once Intrax has received confirmation of your placement from your host company and you have submitted all of your required documents, you or a designated third party such as your host company will be invoiced for your program fees. Please visit our Pricing and Eligibility section for more information on these payment options and procedures.

As soon as your application has been submitted, Intrax will send an email to your host company to confirm your program and verify the company's contact information. Be sure to communicate with your host company in advance to let them know that Intrax (your sponsor) will be contacting them via email to schedule a brief validation telephone call and advise them to respond to this email within two weeks. If they do not respond within two weeks, Intrax cannot confirm the placement and the process cannot move forward.

Intrax will contact you to schedule a program orientation that will include valuable information on living in the U.S., rules and regulations for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, and guidance on applying and interviewing for the J-1 Visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country.

After your payment and all of your application materials have been received, and Intrax has received confirmation of your placement from your host company, Intrax will process and issue your DS-2019 form within two weeks. The DS-2019 form will be available for download in your MyIntrax account.

After you receive your DS-2019, you can schedule your visa interview at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The Embassy or Consulate will review your DS-2019 and supporting documentation to make the final decision on granting your J-1 Visa.

Please note that a small percentage of visa applications are denied each year. If you are denied a visa by the Embassy or Consulate, you will be eligible for a refund. Please read our refund policy for more details.

Canadian citizens do not need to apply for a visa but will use their DS-2019 for entry into the U.S.

Once your J-1 Visa application is approved, you will receive a visa foil in your passport. In some locations, you will receive your visa foil on the same day of your visa interview. In other locations, your passport with your visa will be returned to you via post.

If your J-1 Visa application is denied, you may be able to appeal. Because the visa process varies by country, we suggest that you refer to the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country for more information on J-1 Visa policies and procedures.