Accessing Your UC Berkeley Electronic Form DS-2019
The U.S. Department of State and Department of Homeland Security now allow the J-1 and J-2 Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitors (Form DS-2019) to be digitally signed and transmitted electronically. After a DS-2019 has been processed, the Berkeley International Office will utilize DocuSign to digitally sign and send the Form(s) DS-2019 to J-1 scholars.
Please note that this process is specific to J-1 scholars. UC Berkeley J-1 or F-1 international students inquiring about their DS-2019/I-20 should contact internationaloffice@berkeley.edu or visit the international student website.
Helpful Hints
- If the link in your DocuSign email has expired, click "Send New Link" to renew your access.
- DocuSign does not provide permanent storage for your documents, save your documents to your personal device as soon as you access them.
- Review, print, and manually sign (with an ink pen) the bottom of page one as soon as you are able. You can sign the form for any J-2 children under the age of 16.
- The electronic version of your DS-2019 may not be used for any immigration purpose, such as applying for a visa stamp or entering the US so you must print the document accessed through DocuSign.
More information on accessing your documents via DocuSign, please visit the DocuSign website.
Requesting a Paper Version of Your Form DS-2019
If you cannot receive the electronic version of your documents, or you cannot print them, please notify both your UC Berkeley Department and also Berkeley International Office at jscholar@berkeley.edu to explain your situation.