SEVIS

SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) has been set up by the government in an effort to keep track of all J-1 participants. Therefore, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you register with SEVIS within 20 days of your arrival. At your orientation session, you will be given precise details about SEVIS. When registering for SEVIS, you will need to provide the following information:

1. Your DS-2019 number
2. The address where you are living in the U.S.
3. The address where you are working in the U.S.
4. Your supervisor's information.
5. Your email address.

There are 3 ways to register with SEVIS:

1. GO TO www.mysevis.com.

2. Call 1-888-COUNCIL, and a Customer Service Representative will assist you.

3. Use the ORANGE POSTCARD you received at orientation. There is no need to provide postage; just fill it out and put it in the mail!

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

IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER FOR SEVIS, YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR CIEE SPONSORSHIP AND PROGRAM TERMINATION! PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THIS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT!!!

If you change your address, you will need to update SEVIS with this information. To do this, please call 1-888-COUNCIL or visit the SEVIS web site.

YOU HAVE 10 DAYS FROM THE TIME YOU MOVE TO CHANGE THIS INFORMATION!

If you have any questions on this requirement, please do not hesitate to contact our Work & Travel USA staff in the office at 1-888-268-6245 Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST).