Teach USA Validations and Updates

Once you arrive in the United States, you must notify Cultural Vistas within 5 days so that we can validate your visa status and program participation with the U.S. government database (known as SEVIS). Your program can be cancelled if this information is not received in a timely manner. Please complete your validation by completing this form.

You should visit this link again to re-submit your personal information should there be any changes in your email, phone number, or residential address during your program. This needs to be done within 10 days of the change to remain compliant with J-1 Visa regulations.

You will not be able to apply for a Social Security card if you have not contacted us to provide this information. You should wait 2 business days after submitting this personal information to Cultural Vistas for visa validation and a minimum of 10 days after you arrive in the United States before applying for your Social Security number.
You can find more information about applying for a Social Security Number here.

SSN for Dependents: Only dependents with work authorization will be given Social Security Numbers in general. If a child without work authorization NEEDS a tax identification number for some reason, you can apply for an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) from the IRS.

If you experience issues with this step, please contact us at teach@culturalvistas.org

First Name*

Last Name (family name)*

SEVIS Number*

Why are you submitting this information?*

I just arrived in the U.S. for the first time and I need to report my arrival and U.S. address.I recently moved and need to report my new residential address to Cultural VistasI need to update my email address and/or phone number

Residential Home Address or Hotel

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City/TownState

Postal Code

Date of Arrival to the U.S.*

Date

Primary E mail address

example@example.com

Work E mail address

example@example.com

Primary Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

If yours is not a US phone number, please provide a US phone number where we can reach you: (hotel, supervisor, friend)

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Upload your I-94 record found here (Get Most Recent)

File Upload*

As a Teach USA Participant, I certify that

I printed my I-94 from the CBP website above and confirm it reads "Class of Admission: J1"and "Admit Until: D/S". I will carry a copy of this while in the U.S.I will contact Cultural Vistas when I change addresses, email or phone within 10 days of the change.I will complete the required program evaluations and cultural activity report upon Cultural Vistas' request.I will contact Cultural Vistas when I travel outside of the U.S. for any reason during the duration of my program with the intent of returning to get the needed Travel Validation on my DS-2019.I will inform CV of any changes requested by my school and will not accept any new position without CV's permission.I will inform CV of any significant impact on my health, safety or welfare and ask for CV's help.I will not let my or my dependents' insurance expire and I understand that willful failure to maintain insurance may result in early termination of my program.

If you encounter any problems or have any questions regarding your validation, please email teach@culturalvistas.org