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Travel Signature Request Form

Attn:

Only Responsible Officers (ARO/RO), registered with the U.S. Department of State, are authorized to sign a DS-2019. Members of the International Faculty & Scholar Office staff are ARO/RO. If the DS-2019 was issued by another institution, then only that institution’s Responsible Officers may offer a travel signature. You can still receive advice and support, however, from the UC San Diego International Faculty & Scholar Office.

Important Travel Warning

Working from outside the U.S.: If you have plans to work for UCSD while outside the U.S., please consult with offices relevant to your position title (Office of Postdoctoral and Research Scholar Affairs, Academic Personnel Services, etc.) as well as the Export Control Office. There may be restrictions and policies that could affect your situation.

 

Note:

This form is required for J-1 scholars requesting a travel signature on the Form DS-2019. If J-2 dependents also require a travel signature, this can be indicated in one form submission and we will issue signatures for the J-1 and J-2 dependents.

UPDATE!: Following an April 2023 update from the US Department of State, IFSO is now issuing DS-2019 documents with digital signatures and distributing them via email. These can now be printed by scholars and be utilized for travel and re-entry.

Step 1) Complete the form below.

Step 2)  Please allow for allow for five business days for IFSO processing. Once the DS-2019 is ready, we will send it to you via email. 

Step 3) Consult with your advisor about your travel plans and/or if you have any questions about the new update.