Date Visa Request is Submitted to ISSO |
Minimum Funding for the J-1 Primary |
Additional Funding Required for J-2 Dependents |
Requests submitted by HR to the ISSO from January 1, 2023 until June 30, 2023* |
Initial and Extension Requests |
Initial and Extension Requests |
Requests submitted by HR to the ISSO between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024* |
Initial Requests Extension Requests |
Initial Requests Extension Requests |
Requests submitted by HR to the ISSO on or after July 1, 2024 |
Initial and Extension Requests |
Initial and Extension Requests |
*J-1 extension requests will be grandfathered into the new rates beginning July 1, 2024
Funding Requirements
As required by the US Department of State, documents used to show funding must:
- Include the scholar's name
- Issued within the past 6-months
- Provided in English
- Include currency conversion, if not in U.S. dollars
- Issued on letterhead
- Signature
Funding Documents
Documentation of funding can include job offer letters, fellowship offer letters, bank letters, etc.
Unfortunately, ISSO cannot accept pay stubs as proof of funding.