Transactions Common to J-1 Visitors

REQUESTING PROGRAM EXTENSION:

The J-1 secondary-student category has a one year limit of participation. Extensions beyond the maximum duration of participation must be petitioned to the DOS (Department of State). In such cases, the new DS-2019 cannot be issued until DOS approval has been received.

Steps for Program Extension WITHIN the Duration of Participation Limits:

• J-1 visitor must have been maintaining program status

• Extension cannot exceed the limit (1 year) for the secondary-student category.

• Complete and submit to the Office of International and Off-Campus Programs and the Summer School’s APPLICATION FOR J-1 PROGRAM EXTENSION ONE month prior to the program end date on the DS-2019.

• Submit updated financial documentation with the application.
  
  

Steps for Program Extension BEYOND the Maximum Duration of Participation:

• J-1 visitor must have been maintaining his/her program status.

• J-1 visitor must complete and submit to the Office of International and Off-campus Programs and the Summer School the APPLICATION FOR J-1 PROGRAM EXTENSION ( beyond the Maximum Duration of Participation) ONE month prior to the program end date on the DS-2019.

• Submit with the extensions application a processing fee of $198.00 payable to the "U.S. Department of State" in the form of a personal check, cashier's check or money order drawn on a bank of financial institution in the United States.

• Submit with the application clear and convincing documentation supporting the extension request. The DOS will be looking for unforeseen circumstances, and compelling reasons.

• Submit updated financial documentation with the application.
  
  

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