Application Process & Preparation

Final Degree
Years of Professional Experience
Eligible Length
Bachelor's Degree
More than 10 years
One Year
Master's Degree
More than 5 years
One or Two Years
Doctoral Degree
Not required
One or Two Years
Final Degree
Years of Professional Experience
Eligible Length
Bachelor's Degree
More than 10 years
One Year
Master's Degree
More than 5 years
One or Two Years
Doctoral Degree
Not required
One or Two Years

Other Requirements

1. Academic credentials

2. English proficiency interview

3. Sufficient finances as demonstrated via financial statements

  • For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000 (With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000)

  • For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000

4. Reference check

  1. Copy of Passport(s) (Including All Dependents)
  2. Financial Statement
    • For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000
    • For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000
    • With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000
  3. Proof of Employment (or Career Certificate)
  4. University Transcripts and Copy of Diploma
  5. Research/Activities Plan
  6. Resume
  7. Cover Letter
  8. Government-Issued Certificate of Applicant and J-2 Dependent(s)
  9. Proof of Health Insurance

* Documents should be submitted in English.

* Resume, cover letter, and research statement must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

  1. Submit online application, including the application fee
  2. Interview via video call to demonstrate English proficiency
  3. Pre-acceptance letter, agreement form and invoice for program fee issued
  4. Submit signed agreement form and receipt of payment for program fee
  5. Submit all required documents
  1. DS-2019 processing begins
    • Application documents are edited and submitted to the university
    • Please allow 2-3 months for document processing
    • Some universities may take additional processing time to complete your DS-2019 forms *
    • Additional documents may be required, depending on the university *
      * You and your agent will be notified if you are applying to such a university
  2. Receive completed DS-2019 forms and invitation letters from the university
    • Your package will contain the following documents:
      • Acceptance letter from the university
      • Invitation letter from the university
      • Notice to U.S. Consulate
      • DS-2019 form(s) for you and your dependent(s)
    • Your agent will be sent an email containing the following:
      • The tracking number of your document package
      • Your university program number
      • SEVIS number(s) for you and your dependent(s)
  1. Purchase health insurance
    • This can be done through Stanley Prep, the university, or through an independent health insurance provider
  2. Schedule visa interview(s) for you and your dependent(s)
  3. Obtain a J-1 visa for Research Scholar and a J-2 visa(s) for dependent(s)
  4. Prepare for relocation. Contact Stanley Prep if you would like a referral to one of our selected relocation service agencies
  5. Notify Stanley Prep of your U.S. address and contact information
Other Requirements

Academic credentials

English proficiency interview

Sufficient finances as demonstrated via financial statements

Reference check

  1. Copy of Passport(s) (Including All Dependents)
  2. Financial Statement
    • For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000
    • For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000
    • With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000
  3. Proof of Employment (or Career Certificate)
  4. University Transcripts and Copy of Diploma
  5. Research/Activities Plan
  6. Resume
  7. Cover Letter
  8. Government-Issued Certificate of Applicant and J-2 Dependent(s)
  9. Proof of Health Insurance

* Documents should be submitted in English.

* Resume, cover letter, and research statement must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

  1. Submit online application, including the application fee
  2. Interview via video call to demonstrate English proficiency
  3. Pre-acceptance letter, agreement form and invoice for program fee issued
  4. Submit signed agreement form and receipt of payment for program fee
  5. Submit all required documents
  6.  
  1. DS-2019 processing begins
    • Application documents are edited and submitted to the university
    • Please allow 2-3 months for document processing
    • Some universities may take additional processing time to complete your DS-2019 forms *
    • Additional documents may be required, depending on the university *
      * You and your agent will be notified if you are applying to such a university
  2. Receive completed DS-2019 forms and invitation letters from the university
    • Your package will contain the following documents:
      • Acceptance letter from the university
      • Invitation letter from the university
      • Notice to U.S. Consulate
      • DS-2019 form(s) for you and your dependent(s)
    • Your agent will be sent an email containing the following:
      • The tracking number of your document package
      • Your university program number
      • SEVIS number(s) for you and your dependent(s)
  3.  
  1. Purchase health insurance
    • This can be done through Stanley Prep, the university, or through an independent health insurance provider
  2. Schedule visa interview(s) for you and your dependent(s)
  3. Obtain a J-1 visa for Research Scholar and a J-2 visa(s) for dependent(s)
  4. Prepare for relocation. Contact Stanley Prep if you would like a referral to one of our selected relocation service agencies
  5. Notify Stanley Prep of your U.S. address and contact information