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Office of International Student and Scholar Services

Current J-1 Students

Important Documents

Passport

Your passport must be valid throughout your time in the United States and at least six months beyond the duration of your stay (as shown on DS-2019). Individuals with an expired passport may be denied reentry into the U.S. after a trip abroad and immigration benefits such as employment, change of status, or extension of stay. You must contact your Consulate/Embassy directly in order to apply for an extension or renewal of your passport.

Entry Visa

J-1 exchange visitors, except those from Canada, are required to have a valid entry visa to enter the U.S. The visa will show an expiration date and the number of entries it can be used for during that time. For example, 鈥淢鈥� stands for 鈥渕ultiple鈥�. If your visa expires while you are in the U.S. it is not a problem. It is only important to have a valid visa if you want to reenter the U.S. after leaving the country. A J-1 entry visa can only be obtained at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.听

I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) Form

This form denotes the Arrival-Departure record by USCIS is an electronic form found at cbp.gov/I94. It shows your immigration status, date of entry to the U.S., and the authorized length of stay. J-1 exchange visitors are authorized for 鈥淒/S鈥�; 鈥淒/S鈥� stands for 鈥渄uration of status鈥�. D/S means that you can lawfully remain in the U.S. until the date indicated in section 3 of your DS-2019, plus a 30-day grace period. You ARE NOT allowed to work during the 30-day grace period.

Note

If your I-94 card or that of any family members
has a specific date of departure instead of 鈥淒/S鈥�, be sure to bring this to the attention of our staff.

Student and Exchange Visitor Information System

Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is the national tracking system for individuals in J, F, or M status. Your DS-2019 is generated through the SEVIS system. We are required to keep SEVIS informed of changes related to your program, such as U.S. address, changes in financial and biographical information, and departure from our J-1 program. NOTE: You must enter the U.S. within 30 days of the 鈥淔rom鈥� date in section 3 of your DS-2019. You must report to OISSS within those 30 days, or your SEVIS record will change to 鈥淣o Show鈥�. If this occurs you are not permitted to enter the U.S. with the DS-2019 you were issued.

DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility)

This document designates you as a J-1 exchange visitor and identifies your sponsor, program number, activities, and dates of your visit, among other things. When you first enter the U.S. with your DS-2019, a USCIS officer will review the document for accuracy. You must have your DS-2019 with you any time you leave and reenter the U.S. Please keep all copies of your DS-2019 during and after your stay for your records.

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Status Information

Maintaining J-1 Status

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Change of Address

Have you moved? Update your local U.S. address by submitting the Information Update form in the听.

Change of Status

Your eligibility to change to another nonimmigrant status may be limited.听 For instructions for changing immigration status, go to the Change of Status page.

Academic Training

To learn about J-1 Academic Training Authorization, visit our Academic Training page.

Co-Enrollment

A student can be enrolled in two different schools at the same time (concurrent enrollment), as long as the enrollment in both schools amounts to a full-time course of study.

Extension of Program

A J-1 must complete their program by end date indicated on Line #3 of DS-2019. If the individual cannot complete the program by this date, contact OISSS for an extension before the end date.听 To Extend your DS-2019, submit the Extension of DS-2019 in the .

Transfer

  • Transfer IN: J-1s must听email OISSS to initiate the transfer process. The J-1 scholar/student, OISSS, previous institution, and the 果冻传媒 department will coordinate the transfer details.听 To transfer in, email OISSS.
    • A transfer is allowed if the research topic and J-1 category will remain the same at 果冻传媒.
    • A J-1 student may transfer if the purpose of the transfer is to complete the academic objective for which he or she was admitted.
    • The start date at 果冻传媒 must be the day following the last day at the prior institution. A gap between program sponsorship is not allowed.
  • Transfer OUT: A J-1 student can transfer out of 果冻传媒.听
    • Transfer out J-1s must submit the Transfer Out Form through the听iRocket Portal and upload a copy of an acceptance letter or email confirming the new research program to OISSS.
    • Students must withdraw from all UT courses before the transfer out is complete.
    • Complete the Transfer Out Request Form in the .

Travel

Want to Travel? Submit the travel request form听at least a week before traveling to get the document signed! Complete the Travel Signature Pre-Approval in the .

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J-1 Handbook

Get more information from the 果冻传媒's Office of International Student and Scholar Services听J-1 Handbook.