Do You Need Every DS-2019 and IAP-66 for a J-1 Waiver?
Yes. DOS instructs DS-3035 applicants to mail legible copies of every DS-2019 or IAP-66 ever issued to them, not merely the form from the most recent J program.
Yes. DOS instructs waiver applicants to submit legible copies of every Form DS-2019 or IAP-66 ever issued, not only the form from the most recent J program. Earlier programs can remain relevant to INA §212(e), and the Waiver Review Division states that it cannot proceed with the waiver recommendation application until the required forms have been submitted.
DOS asks for every form
Step 2 of the DOS waiver instructions requires legible copies of every DS-2019 or IAP-66 ever issued to the applicant.
Prior programs can remain legally relevant
An earlier J program may have created §212(e) through funding, the Skills List, or graduate medical training even when a later program did not. Reviewing all forms allows DOS to evaluate the complete history.
Old IAP-66 forms are included
The requirement is not limited to modern SEVIS-generated DS-2019 forms. DOS also requires prior IAP-66 forms when the person participated in older exchange programs.
Missing forms should be pursued before filing
If a form is lost, DOS FAQs state that the responsible or alternate responsible officer for the exchange program may be able to provide a copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit only my latest DS-2019?
No. DOS instructs applicants to submit copies of every DS-2019 and IAP-66 ever issued.
Do old IAP-66 forms matter?
Yes. DOS expressly includes them in its filing instructions.
What if I lost an old form?
DOS suggests contacting the responsible or alternate responsible officer for the exchange program to obtain a copy.
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