What SEVIS Number Should You Enter if Your J Program Used Form IAP-66?
DOS provides a special DS-3035 entry for applicants whose old exchange program was documented on Form IAP-66 rather than a SEVIS-era DS-2019: enter N followed by ten zeros in the SEVIS Number field.
Older programs may predate SEVIS
Applicants with older J program records may have Form IAP-66 rather than the later SEVIS-generated Form DS-2019.
DOS supplies a substitute SEVIS entry
For a program documented on Form IAP-66, current DOS instructions direct the applicant to enter N0000000000 in the SEVIS Number field.
The instruction is specific
DOS states that the entry contains the letter N followed by ten zeros.
The old IAP-66 still belongs in the filing
Legible copies of all IAP-66 forms remain part of the required J program history submitted with the waiver application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SEVIS number do I enter for an IAP-66 program?
DOS currently instructs applicants to enter N0000000000.
Why does an old IAP-66 not have a normal SEVIS number?
Older programs may predate the SEVIS-era DS-2019 format.
Do I still submit the IAP-66?
Yes.
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