To qualify for a UCSF-sponsored J visa, students and scholars must demonstrate they have sufficient funding to cover their (and their dependents) living expenses throughout their entire visit to UCSF. Before the ISSO can issue a J-1 or J-2 DS-2019, visitors will need to provide documentation that they possess the minimum amount of funding listed below.
Documentation of funding can include job offer letters, fellowship letters from a private sponsor, personal bank statements, etc. When providing a bank statement from a family member, please include a letter from the family member confirming their willingness to act as a financial sponsor. See below for details that should be included in any letter of support or bank statement.
Minimum Funding for J-1 Visa Applicants
$3,141 per month
($37,692 per year)
Additional Funding for J-2 Dependents
$375 per month for each dependent
($4,500 per year for each dependent)
Funding Documentation 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
- Dates of support (if applicable)
- Provided in English
- Include currency conversion, if not in U.S. dollars
- Issued on letterhead
- Signature