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Department administrators should call the International Center at 734.764.9310 to register scholars for a scholar check-in program. Scholars must register at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the session. To register for check-in in person, you must know your 8-digit UMID number, show your passport, DS-2019, and I-94 card (original or photocopy). Important Note: If you are a J-1 scholar and the form DS-2019 was issued by an organization other than the University of Michigan, please do not attend the International Center mandatory check-in. Please check line 2 (program sponsor) on your DS-2019. Overview of Immigration Check-in During the check-in program you will: Receive a brief orientation to the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor Learn about health insurance Learn about immigration documents and regulations Complete your immigration process Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program beginning. The check-in program will last two and a half hours, and you must attend the entire session. Your dependents are not required to attend. Before you enter the Check-in program, an IC staff member will look at your immigration documents. If you do not have the required immigration documents or if you arrive late, YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED to the session and you will have to reschedule your appointment. Check-in Presentation Required immigration documents You must bring the original and a photocopy (make the copies after you have entered the U.S.) of the following documents: Your passport (picture page and current U.S. visa page) DS-2019 (page 1) I-94 card (small white card in passport, front only) If you have J-2 dependents (spouse and children) who traveled with you to the U.S., bring their DS-2019s, I-94s, and passports, along with the photocopies of each as well. The mandatory check-in applies to J-1 Professors, Research Scholars, Short-term Scholars, and Specialists. Sessions The Mandatory Immigration Check-in for Scholars normally takes place every Monday (except holidays), from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the International Center (Central Campus), Room 9. Last reviewed: 09/11

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