Current J-1 Students
Maintenance
of Status
- Keep your passport valid at all times.
- Maintain full-time enrollment (12 units per
quarter) and normal progress toward your degree
objective as stated on your current DS-2019.
- Do not accept employment off campus without
the permission of the International Center or
USCIS.
- File an application to extend your permission
to stay in the U.S. as needed, prior to the expiration
date on your current DS-2019.
If you fail to maintain status in any of these
ways, that failure constitutes grounds for deportation
from the United States. If you have questions
or concerns about your status, make an appointment
to speak with the student counselor in the International
Center as soon as possible to discuss your situation.
Extension
of Stay (EOS)
A nonimmigrant who enters the U.S. on a J-1 visa
or changes status to J-1 will be allowed to remain
in the U.S. approximately 30 days after the date
on the DS-2019 used to enter or obtain J-1 status.
If you wish to remain in the U.S. beyond this
day, you must request an extension of stay prior
to your current expiration date. The amount of
time that you will be allowed to remain in the
U.S. as an Exchange Visitor will depend upon the
purpose for which you originally received J-1
status.
As long as it reasonably takes for you to pursue
substantial scholastic programs leading to recognized
degrees, certificates, or a specific educational
objective, plus a maximum of 18 months for academic
training.
Procedures for Obtaining an Extension of Stay
You should begin the procedures for requesting
an extension of stay at least 60-90 days before
the DS-2019 will expire. The procedures are as
follows:
- You must obtain a Request for DS-2019 for
J-1 Extension of Stay form (Form C) from your
academic departments or the International Center.
- You must complete all sections of this form,
including the section requesting approval from
your departments, and return it the International
Center.
- You will be sent a new SEVIS DS-2019 with instructions
for completion.
- The International Center will notify the Department
of State of the extension of stay.
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