The online Post-Arrival J-1 Status Check-in Application is due within 25 days of your DS-2019 start date and can only be completed after arriving in the U.S. Failure to complete the check-in within the deadline will automatically invalidate your J-1 record in SEVIS which leads to the termination of your J-1 status. If you are unable to enter the U.S. and complete the online Post-Arrival J-1 Status Check-in Application by the deadline, you must contact your department immediately so that they can submit a request to the Dashew Center to change your DS-2019 start date.
The online Post-Arrival J-1 Status Check-in Application is not for J-1 scholars under the UCLA School of Medicine. School of Medicine visitors need to report directly to their academic departments.
Follow the steps below to successfully complete the mandatory online Post-Arrival J-1 Status Check-in Application:
STEP 1: Access the Post-Arrival J-1 Status Check-in Application
The check-in application can be accessed at the MyBruin International Portal. ( Chrome or Firefox is recommended to ensure compatibility )
You will be prompted to enter your International Portal IDand PIN number.
Please note, do not access the application until after you have arrived to the U.S. and collected all the documents listed below.
STEP 2: Personal Information
The first thing you must do after logging in is fill out your personal information (e.g. U.S. address, emergency contact information).
STEP 3: Immigration Documents
You may be required to upload electronic copies of the following documents:
- Page 1 of DS-2019 Form (the version signed by the consular officer at the visa appointment)
- I-94 Admission Record *
- J-1 Visa (except Canadian citizens)
- Passport Photo Page
Electronic copies of the documents listed above must be made only AFTER arrival to the U.S.
*J-1 scholars can access their I-94 Admission Record at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home only after arrival to the U.S. This website will only be accessible after the EV’s arrival. If EV receives a paper I-94 card instead, they must make an electronic copy of both front and back sides of the card.
STEP 4: Health Insurance
Review and verify that you have read and understood the Health Insurance requirements.
STEP 5: Contract
Review and Verify that you have read and understood the J-1 visa regulations and submit your application.