what is exchange visitor number

The Exchange Visitor Number is a unique identifier assigned to individuals approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States. It is also known as the program number and can be found in section 2 of the DS-2019 form. The Exchange Visitor Number identifies the exchange program that the individual is participating in. The SEVIS number is another unique identifier assigned to exchange visitors and is used to track their stay in the United States. It can be found in section 1 of the DS-2019 form.