It is a requirement of the Department of Homeland Security that all J-1 Exchange Visitors must check-in with the J program Responsible Officer in order to validate the program within 30 days of the Program Start Date on the DS-2019. This is vital to the Exchange Visitor's ability to enter, work, and do research in the US.
If the Exchange Visitor (EV) does not attend the visa check-in appointment within 30 days of the program start date listed on the DS-2019, the EV's SEVIS record will move to NO SHOW status. A NO SHOW status in SEVIS can have negative effects on the EV's ability to secure future visas to the US.
In addition, an EV is required to report to their program sponsors (RO/AROs) any change in his or her telephone number, email address, actual and current U.S. address (i.e. physical residence), and site of activity (if the exchange visitor is permitted to make such change without prior sponsor authorization) within ten calendar days any change.
Do not forget to visit the Center for Global Engagement in the Student Activities Building, Suite #221 (2nd floor) so that your arrival on campus can be reported to the government, as required by law.
Please access our International Handbook for information about life and customs in the US and the Saint Leo, FL community.
Please refer to the International Handbook and the Saint Leo University Welcome Guide.
For more information, please visit our Health Care and Insurance page for J-1 exchange visitors or review the International Handbook.
Employees can log into ICUBA Benefits account to view and select benefits. This is also available through the Saint Leo University Portal.
33701 State Road 52
PO Box 6665; MC 2440
Saint Leo, FL 33574
Phone: (352) 588-8442
Fax: (352) 588-850
Email: global@saintleo.edu
Responsible Officer
Saint Leo University
33701 State Road 52
PO Box 6665; MC 2440
Saint Leo, FL 33574
Phone: (352) 588-8489
Fax: (352) 588-8509
Email: paige.ramsey.hamacher@saintleo.edu
Please visit the U.S. Department of State's Office of Designation for the J-1 Visa program.
The address for the Office of Designation is as follows:
U.S. Department of State
Office of Private Sector Exchange
State Annex SA-4E
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
While you are in the US, we want you to be safe. Regardless of your visa type, you have rights and protections while in the US. Please review the rights and protections for temporary workers in the "Know Your Rights" pamphlet - this website has the pamphlet in many different languages, and a video as well.
Location: Student Activities Building (SAB), suite #221
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Phone: (352) 588-8442
Fax: (352) 588-8509
Email: global@saintleo.edu