J-1 Scholar Travel Signature

Use this request to obtain a new travel signature on your DS-2019 form.

When to Make This Request

When you first arrived in the U.S. and completed your check-in, you received an electronic DS-2019 in MyOISS to print and use for international travel. This new DS-2019 contains a travel signature from OISS*, which is required for re-entry to the U.S. This signature is valid for one year, or for the duration of your DS-2019 form if your stay is less than one year.

Once your travel signature expires, you can request a new one by following the instructions on this page.

*Only Yale-sponsored visas will have Yale OISS travel signatures. If your visa is sponsored by a third party, your travel signature will be obtained through your sponsor.


How to Make the Travel Signature Request in MyOISS

Next Steps after Submitting this Request

Your request should be processed within 3-4 business days. Once your request has been approved by OISS, you will receive a notification that an electronic copy of your new DS-2019 with the requested travel signature is available to download from your MyOISS account. You can find it in the 'Documents' tab.


Need Help?

If you have trouble completing this request, please email Arlen Stabbe.