Notice2026-03039
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status
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Published
February 17, 2026
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The U.S. Department of State (Department) is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7362-7363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03039]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12945]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Certificate of
Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State (Department) is seeking Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection
described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow
60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to
OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to April
20, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2026-0199'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6d2728150e050c030a081e2d3e190c1908430a021b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6a202f1209020b040d0f192a391e0b1e0f440d051c">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of
State, ECA/EC, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0505, ATTN:
Federal Register Notice Response. You must include the DS form number,
information collection title, and the OMB control number in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and
supporting documents, to Karen Ward, Director, Office of Private Sector
Exchange Designation, Office of Private Sector Exchange, ECA/EC/D, SA-
5, Floor 5, Department of State, 2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC
20522-0505, who may be reached at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="501a15283338313e3735231023243124357e373f26">[email protected]</a>.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Certificate of
Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0119.
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<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs, Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation (ECA/EC/D).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-2019.
<bullet> Respondents: U.S. Department of State designated sponsors.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,425.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 325,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 45 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 243,750 annual hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response
to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed
personal information, you should be aware that your comments as
submitted, including your personal information, will be available for
public review.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
The collection is the continuation of information collected and
needed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in
administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J-Nonimmigrant) under the
provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.). The Form DS-2019 is the document
that provides the information needed to identify an individual (and
spouse and dependents, where applicable) seeking to enter the U.S. as
an Exchange Visitor in J-Nonimmigrant status. No changes have been made
to the form.
Methodology
Access to Form DS-2019 is made available to Department designated
sponsors electronically via the Student and Exchange Visitor
Information System (SEVIS).
Rebecca A. Pasini,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-03039 Filed 2-13-26; 8:45 am]
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