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Getting Registered with SEVIS
SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) has been created by the U.S. government to keep track of  J-1 participants. Hence,
it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you register with SEVIS within 20 days of your arrival. We will provide more details about this in your handbook. When registering with SEVIS, you will be required to provide the following information:

1. Your DS-2019 number

2. Your address in the U.S.

3. The address where you are employed in the U.S.

4. Your supervisor's information.

5. Your email address.

You will receive information about how to register with SEVIS in your handbook and at the orientation session. 

IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NO REGISTER WITH SEVIS UNTIL YOU ARE IN THE U.S.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER WITH SEVIS, YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOOSING YOUR WISE ABROAD SPONSORSHIP AND MAY BE TERMINATED FROM THE PROGRAM.  PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT!!!

If You Change Your Address:
If you change your address, you will need to update SEVIS with this information. To do this, please Contact US.

YOU HAVE 10 DAYS FROM THE TIME YOU CHANGE YOUR LIVING ADDRESS TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION!

Please feel free to Contact US by email or telephone to assist you with any questions or concerns.  Our Partners and Staff from selected programs are also available to answer any questions or concerns.

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