If you are visiting the University of San Diego School of Law through an approved agreement, please follow these steps to obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa:

Provide the required biographic information to the Designated School Official
After receiving iTorero instructions from the Designated School Official, complete the required steps in iTorero
Receive an original, signed DS-2019 from the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
Pay the SEVIS fee online (J-1 applicants only; J-2 dependents do not pay SEVIS fee)
Apply for a J-1 exchange visitor visa for yourself and your dependents, if applicable, by completing the online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-160)
Pay your visa application fee (also called MRV fee)
Schedule a visa appointment with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate and bring the following documents with you to the appointment:
- Form DS-2019
- Form DS-160 confirmation page
- Proof of Nonimmigrant Visa Application (MRV) fee payment
- Proof of SEVIS fee payment
- One (1) 2x2 passport-style photograph
- A passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S.
- Any other supporting documents required by the U.S. Embassy/Consulate
Receive a J-1 exchange visitor visa from the U.S. Embassy/Consulate