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Minimum
Funding Requirements for
Scholars in J-1 Exchange Visitor Status
In
order for the ISSO to issue a DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility
for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status, the scholar and/or the host department
must demonstrate financial support to meet or exceed the following
minimum funding requirements for the full period of the scholar's
academic appointment.
Boston
University salary, per diem, stipends, grants and other non-salary
funding should be reflected in the appointment letter and on page
3 of the scholar's Form B. If funding from other sources is to be
considered (e.g., private or family sponsor, ministry of the scholar's
government, scholar's savings), original documentation must
be submitted to the ISSO. All documents must be translated into
English and figures converted to US dollars.
The following
estimates are provided as a guide to visiting scholars (researchers,
professors, short-term scholars and specialists) under the J Exchange
Visitor Program at Boston University. Please keep in mind that these
figures are estimates only; actual costs may be higher depending
on lifestyle. Please note that living expenses will increase annually.
The figures also include an estimate for the cost of health insurance.
For
scholars in J-1 status who will be paid by Boston University, this
funding estimate should not be used to calculate the scholar's salary.
Researchers, faculty members and other visiting scholars paid by
Boston University should be awarded a salary that meets department
and university equity standards and is commensurate with the scholar's
related experience.
Funding
Requirement Figures for Scholars
Beginning
September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010
| |
Per Month |
Per Year |
| Scholar only |
$ 2,100 |
$ 25,197 |
| Scholar plus first dependent (spouse or child) |
$ 3,035 |
$ 36,417 |
| Scholar plus two dependents |
$ 3,635 |
$ 43,624 |
| Scholar plus three dependents |
$ 3,994 |
$ 47,932 |
| For each additional dependent beyond three, add
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$ 359 |
$ 4,308 |
Please
be advised that this estimate of minimum funding requirements is
subject to change at any time. The current minimum funding requirements
established by the ISSO for Boston University scholars in J-1 status
include an estimate of expenses covering insurance requirements
that meet criteria established by the U.S. Department of State (DOS)
Exchange Visitor Program as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 62.14
. The DOS has proposed changes to these minimum insurance requirements
for J-1 exchange visitors which may go into effect in the near future
and which would immediately -- and significantly -- increase the
actual cost of living for J-1 scholars.
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