Extension of J-1 Status
To request an extension of stay for a J-1 scholar up to the maximum period allowed under the regulations, the scholars school or unit must initiate the extension request at least 2 months prior to the end of the current status (end date noted on current Form DS-2019). An extension cannot be done after the current end date on a Form DS-2019 has passed.
To request an extension for an eligible J-1 scholar scholar, the hosting department must complete the following documents and submit to OIA. This process is almost idential to the intial J-1 status request process.
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UCM Request for J-1 Services Form with Checklist |
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J-1 Biographical Information Form |
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J-2 Dependent Information Form |
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OIA Visa Services Recharge Form |
| Every type of request has different supporting documents that are required to be submitted with the request. |
Once the extension has been granted and a new DS-2019 has been issued, OIA will contact the scholar to pick up renewed documents from the International Center. The school/ unit administrators may request proof of extension (new Form DS-2019) from the scholar directly or OIA.
