Yes. You must have an up-to-date passport in order to get your DS-2019. If you do not have an up-to-date passport, your processing will be delayed. Please check with your passport authority government for expedited processing options.

Please see the following site for insurance information while you are at CMU: http://www.cmu.edu/health-services/student-insurance/index.html You may also want to explore options with your home institution and providers of international health insurance.

International students who need CMU immigration documents should not purchase an airline ticket until they have received a visa sticker in their passport.

You will need to apply for your visa sticker at the U.S. embassy or consulate once you receive your DS-2019 from the CMU Office of International Education (OIE).

A minimum of 60 days before your internship start date is required by the CMU Office of International Education (OIE) to process the J-1 Visa rquest and DS-2019 document.