WELCOME TO UNT
Pre-Arrival Information
Obtaining Your Visa
Entering the U.S.
Housing
Health Insurance
J Exchange Visitor Insurance Requirements
Suggested Health Insurance Companies
Orientation
All scholars must attend an orientation session after their arrival. Register for a session with the J-1 advisor by emailing jinfo@unt.edu. Orientation sessions are held most Thursdays at 10:00am. Bring all immigration documents, local address and phone number, and proof of health insurance for you and any J-2 dependent(s) you brought with you to the U.S.
J-1 Immigration Advising
If you would like to speak with an immigration advisor, here is our office information:
Walk-in/Call-in Advising Hours
Mondays through Thursdays: 9:30-11:30am & 1:30-4:30pm
Fridays: 9:00am-12:00pm
Office Location: Marquis Hall, Room 110
Telephone: 940-565-2195
Email: jinfo@unt.edu
Please note that our office will still be open from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday for document pick-ups and to accept normal requests, however advisors will only be available during the times listed above.
Travel
Travel Endorsements for J Visa Holders
Travel to Canada, Mexico and Contiguous Islands
Extending Your DS-2019
Please contact your department about extending your program.
Employment Resources
Social Security for J-1 and J-2 Visa Holders
Incidental Employment for J-1 Scholars
J-2 Dependent Resources
J-2 Dependents
J-2 Dependent Employment
Information for Departments
Inviting a J-1 Exchange Visitor
Events
UNT International Calendar
UNT Calendars
J World Newsletter
Fall 2017 Edition
Spring 2017 Edition
Fall 2016 Edition