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Disney Checklist

DISNEY CHECKLIST

1.Campus-Wide ID (CWID)
Your Campus-Wide ID (CWID) and PIN is your key to becoming a Montclair State University student. You will find your CWID in your acceptance letter in your application portal. You will use the CWID to confirm your identity when activating your NetID.

2. Activate your NET ID
Your NetID is your Montclair State email account login ID and your ID for other web-based University systems (NEST). You can establish (claim) your NetID on the NetID Website. As part of activating your NetID, you’ll have to confirm your identity through a challenge question. As a new student, you must choose the “CWID” challenge question. Your NetID cannot be activated until your enrollment deposit has been processed.

After you activate your NetID, use your NetID and newly established password to access nest.montclair.edu, your Gmail, and other University systems.
It may take 24 hours until you’re able to successfully log in to other campus systems after setting up your NetID.

Your Montclair Email Account:
To access your Montclair email, visit gmail.com and type in your NetID@montclair.edu and your NetID password. Don’t forget to add your new Montclair email to your phone and check it regularly! As a newly admitted student, you may receive emails to your personal email, your Montclair email, or both.

Please Note: When you first log in to any of Montclair’s systems that use your NetID, you will be prompted to activate your MFA (Multi Factor Authentication). For more information on how to do this, review the MFA Quick Reference Guide. For your reference, here’s a full list of SSO-enabled applications that will require MFA to protect your privacy.

It may take 24 hours until you’re able to successfully log in to other campus systems after setting up your NetID.

3. Submit your DS-2019 Application
To apply for a J-1 visa or to transfer your existing J-1 record, you are required to apply for a Form DS-2019.

  • Complete the DS-2019 Application/Affadavit of Financial Resources document.
    For additional assistance with filing out this application, please see our How to Apply for the DS-2019 webpage.
    Please allow at least 10 business days (business days are Monday through Friday) to review your application. After it is reviewed, we will contact you by email (from oge@montclair.edu) with a status update, requesting additional information if needed. If approved, please follow the emailed instructions on how to download your DS-2019.

4. Pay the SEVIS fee
The SEVIS fee, also known as the Federal SEVIS I-901 fee, is a mandatory fee that must be paid by student and exchange visitors before applying for a J-1 visa. The fee is $220 for the J-1 visa. The fee can be paid by credit card, Western Union Quick Pay, or by mail. We do not recommend paying the fee by mail for it might take as long as four weeks to be processed. To pay the fee online, follow these instructions:

  • Visit http://www.fmjfee.com
  • Complete the form I-901. Be sure that you enter your personal information exactly as it appears on your DS-2019
  • For DS-2019 holders, the Montclair State University program number: P105419
  • The SEVIS ID number is printed above your surname/primary name on your DS-2019. The SEVIS number starts with the letter N.
  • Once you have paid using a credit card, print the receipt. Do not exit the receipt page until you print the receipt. You will not be able to return to the receipt page once closed.

SEVP will accept third-party payments, meaning someone else can pay your I-901 SEVIS fee for you. For students who cannot pay the fee by credit card, third-party payers are also restricted from paying the fee by credit card. For instructions on how to complete the Western Union Quick pay/Quick Collect form, please visit: https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/wu-instructions

6. Apply for the J-1 visa
Complete the online application form DS-160 (some applicants will also be required to submit a form DS-157). All forms must be completed and signed, and can be found at http://evisaforms.state.gov/default.asp. A separate form is needed for children, even if they are included in their parent’s passport. PLEASE NOTE: When filling out the DS-160 click the “do not know” checkbox under contact person and type Montclair State University under Organization Name.

Visit http://www.usembassy.gov to locate the embassy or consulate near you to schedule your required visa appointment. Wait times for an appointment can be lengthy so apply as soon as possible upon receiving your DS-2019.

As you prepare for your visa appointment, you may wish to contact an EducationUSA Advising Center in your home country. See http://www.educationusa.info for more information. The EducationUSA Advising Center can give you helpful information about application procedures specific to your home country. If possible, you may want to attend a pre-departure orientation program organized by the center. This orientation will likely include information not only about applying for the visa, but also about American culture.

Prepare your Documents for Your Interview.

Provide the following documents to the U.S. embassy or consulate at the interview:

  • Passport valid for up to 6 months past the intended end date on your DS-2019.
  • DS-2019-the original document is required-electronic print-outs are not accepted
  • Original admission letter from Montclair State University.
  • Receipt of SEVIS fee payment.
  • Documented proof of financial support.
  • Test scores and academic records.
  • 2×2 visa photo (for specific requirements visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/photos.html)
  • Additional documents as required by the embassy or consulate (check your home country’s embassy or consulate for more information)

Canadian Students
Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a visa to enter the United States; however, they must obtain a DS-2019 and pay the SEVIS fee before entering the U.S. The following documents must be presented to the customs officer either at the border or airport:

  • Valid passport.
  • Admission letter from Montclair State University.
  • Receipt of SEVIS fee payment.
  • Documented proof of financial support.
  • DS-2019.

*Permanent residents of Canada are required to obtain a visa before entering the United States. Follow the instructions in the section “Apply for Visa.”

7. Pre-Arrival Information 

Look out for a link to a form that we will send you to submit details regarding your pre-arrival information

8. Choose Your Arrival Date
When purchasing your plane ticket, international students should note the start date on your DS-2019. You are allowed to enter the United States up to 30 days prior to the start date listed on the DS-2019. You can remain in the United States 30 days after the end date listed on the DS-2019.

9. After Your Arrival in the US

Attend Orientation activities as well as any mandatory general in-person orientation experiences. Have all your documents ready to be uploaded to our portal. Bring your passport to the immigration session during the orientation day.

10. After Program Completion (Taxes)

As an F-1 or J-1 international student or scholar in the U.S., it is important that you understand the tax requirements of your immigration status. You are legally required to file a tax return (Form 1040) if you worked in the U.S. or received a stipend, grant, or allowance over a certain amount in the previous calendar year. Even if you did not work or receive income in the U.S., you are still legally obligated to file Form 8843 with the IRS. For tax information, please check out the following links:

Montclair State University’s Office of Global Engagement

Disney Academic Exchange Program