Responsibilities of Texas Tech J-1 Exchange Visitors
The following are responsibilities of Exchange Visitors in maintaining J-1 immigration status in the United States under the Texas Tech University Exchange Visitor Program.
1. Exchange visitors must be familiar with the conditions of the J-1 status as described on the Form DS-2019. Any questions concerning these conditions should be directed to the Office of International Affairs.
2. Exchange visitors must notify the Responsible Officer at the Office of International Affairs of any change in their programs as described on form DS-2019, and of any change of address or phone number.
3. Exchange visitors must contact the Responsible Officer at the Office of International Affairs approximately sixty days before the end date of the DS-2019 in order to request a program extension. Extension must be completed prior to the end date.
4. Exchange visitors must maintain an adequate health/repatriation insurance policy for themselves and all dependents while in the United States. Insurance benefits must cover at least $50,000 per accident or illness for medical expenses, medical evacuation insurance to return you to your home country in the amount of $10,000, and insurance for repatriation of remains in the amount of at least $7,500. Such insurance must be issued by a company that meets certain minimum standards for ability to pay claims. Policies backed by the full faith and credit of the government of your home country will be deemed to meet these minimum standards. Willful failure to meet the health insurance requirements may cause premature termination of your program in the United States.
5. Exchange visitors must notify the Responsible Officer at the Office of International Affairs of their dates of departure, and ports of exit prior to their departure from the United States.
6. Exchange visitors must maintain a valid passport at all times during their programs.