J-1 Scholar Mandatory Check-In and Orientation

Welcome to the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program at º£½ÇÉçÇø! Our mission is to promote mutual understanding through international educational and cultural exchanges.

Regulations relevant to J-1 Exchange Visitors can be reviewed below:

Important Requirements

• 10-Day Reporting Rule: You must report any changes to your address, phone number, or email to º£½ÇÉçÇø within 10 calendar days.
• Work Location Changes: Site-of-activity updates require prior approval from your Responsible Officer (RO).

Contact Information
º£½ÇÉçÇø Sponsor Address
Office of International Affairs, LR-306
1 University Pkwy, Romeoville, IL 60446
+1 815-838-5118

Responsible Officer (RO)

• Angela Maffeo Rodriguez, Ed.D. – Director of International Student & Global Scholar Services
  Office: LRC-306A | +1 815-836-5549
  Email: arodriguez58@lewisu.edu  | ISGSS@lewisu.edu 

Alternate Responsible Officers (AROs)

• Tyler King – Executive Director of International Affairs
  +1 815-836-5635 | kingty@lewisu.edu 
  
  
• Chris Swanson – Director of Study Abroad
  +1 815-836-5993 | swansoch@lewisu.edu
  
  
• Laura Hosford-Yunker - Director of International Enrollment
   +1 815-836-5697 | lhosfordyunker@lewisu.edu  

U.S. Department of State Contacts & Emergencies

If you have urgent concerns that your sponsor cannot resolve:

• 24/7 J-1 Emergency Helpline: 1-866-283-9090
• Non-Emergency Email: JVisas@state.gov 
• Mailing Address:
  U.S. Department of State
  Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation
  Academic and Government Programs Division (ECA/EC/D/AG - SA-4E, Room E-B001)
  2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520

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