Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques

International Application Checklist

If you are an international participant who will need to apply for a J-1 Visa, please follow these steps to assure that you have prepared all of the necessary applications and documentation:

  • Complete online Application and Course Selection.

  • Submit current CV

  • Submit letter of recommendation

  • Complete a J-1 Exchange Visitor Information Form (PDF), and email, fax, or mail it to the Summer Institute. We must have your signature on that document.

  • The following items must also be either faxed or mailed to the Summer Institute:

    1. Passport picture page copy for J-1 exchange visitor and J-2 dependents (if any)
    2. Financial documentation supporting the amount and source of all non-UM financial support for your attendance at the Summer Insitute
    3. If you have held J-1 or J-2 status within past two years:
      • Legible photocopies of all DS-2019/IAP-66, and J visa.
      • If no copies are available, please include a statement specifying the dates you held J status.
    4. If you are currently in the US:
      • Copies of your current immigration documents (latest I-94, visa, I-20/DS-2019)
  • If applying for Kish or Andrews Fellowship, complete Application for a Kish or an Andrews Fellowship and include a copy of your CV or resume

  • J-1 Exchange visitors must pay the mandatory I-901 SEVIS Fee prior to attending their visa interview. For more details on this mandatory fee please view the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement website.

  • Upon arrival check in with the Summer Institute office

  • Upon arrival attend UM International check in session

  • Purchase health insurance

Mailing Address

Summer Institute
426 Thompson Street
P.O. Bo 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
USA

Fax: (734) 764-8263