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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, 2007 through August 31, 2008

 
Per Month
Per Year
Scholar only
$ 1,878
$ 22,532
Scholar plus first dependent (spouse or child)
$ 2,715
$ 32,578
Scholar plus two dependents
$ 3,178
$ 38,133
Scholar plus three dependents
$ 3,409
$ 40,913
For each additional dependent beyond three, add
$ 232
$ 2,780

 

 

Funding Requirement Figures for Scholars

Beginning September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009

 
Per Month
Per Year
Scholar only
$ 1,931
$ 23,172
Scholar plus first dependent (spouse or child)
$ 2,802
$ 33,621
Scholar plus two dependents
$ 3,276
$ 39,310
Scholar plus three dependents
$ 3,513
$ 42,157
For each additional dependent beyond three, add
$ 237
$ 2,847

 

ISSO
Boston University
May 9, 2008

Boston University International Students & Scholars Office