You will need to submit the following documents with your DS-2019 in order to apply for a J1 visa extension:
- Your Form DS-2019 and IAP-66
- Your passport
- Your Form I-94
- Proof of your J1 Visa health insurance (this insurance must cover you for the length of your extension, as well as all your family members on J2 status)
- Evidence of financial capabilities (only if your program is unable to fund you)
- A valid explanation for the extension with supplementary documentation
What are the necessary steps to obtain a J1 visa?
Your application must include the following documents:
- Form DS-3035 (with the barcode);
- Copies of every Form DS-2019/IAP 566 that you have received incident to your J-1 status;
- Two self-addressed, stamped legal-size envelopes;
- The application fee ($120 at the time of this writing, plus an additional $930 if you are also required to file Form I-612.) The application fee must be submitted by ...
What are the requirements for the J1 visa?
- You have a no-objection statement from your country.
- You have a request for work by an interested US federal government agency.
- You may be persecuted if you go back to your country.
- Your US citizen spouse and children may suffer exceptional hardship if you go back.
- You have a request to stay from the Conrad State 30 Program.
Can I Change my J1 status to a visitor visa?
Please note that you are not eligible to change your status if you are a J-1 Exchange Visitor subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement. However, you may be able to obtain a J-1 visa waiver and remain in the United States.
Can I travel outside the US on a J1 visa?
While you are studying at IUPUI you may want to travel outside the United States: But, before you pack your luggage, there are some steps you need to take to protect your J-1 status. Before you leave the country, make sure you have a valid travel signature from an OIA advisor or your program sponsor on your DS-2019.
How long does it take to extend a J-1 visa?
All told, the J-1 visa extension process should take no more than a few weeks, so long as you qualify for an extension. If you want to apply for a J-1 visa extension, make sure to do so at least a few weeks before the end of your program so that your visa doesn't expire while you wait for an extension.
Can you extend your stay on a J-1 visa?
A J-1 extension increases the time that visitors may remain in the U.S., but they must apply for the extension before their J1 visas expire. The applicant's sponsor organization is responsible for submitting the new DS-2019 before the original expires.
Can I extend my J-1 visa beyond 5 years?
In rare cases, an Exchange Visitor Program may be extended beyond the five-year maximum duration. The U.S. Department of State has granted provisional approval to NIH to request this type of extension through its additional J-1 program, known as the "G-7" program.
How long can I stay in the US after my J-1 visa expires?
a 30 dayGrace Period: J-1 Visa Holders have a 30 day grace period after the end date on their DS-2019 Form. The Grace Period is a benefit of the J-1 status to allow J-1 visa holders time after their status to remain in the US.
Can J-1 visa be converted to H1B?
How to transfer your J1 Visa to an H1B Visa. To transfer your J1 visa to an H1B visa: You must obtain a job offer from a US employer before you can apply. You must go through the H1B visa application process.
Can J-1 visa be converted to green card?
Is it Possible to Transfer from J1 to Green Card Status in the U.S.? Yes, transitioning from a J1 visa to green card status is possible, but not all J1 visa holders will be eligible for a green card. There are a number of problems with attempting to transition from a J1 to a green card.
Can I renew my J-1 visa after it expires?
However, if your visa has expired and you depart the United States, you will be required to obtain a new visa before re-entering the United States. It is not possible to renew a J-1 visa in the United States.
What happens if I overstay my J-1 visa?
If your SEVIS (or DS-2019) is terminated OR you overstay your grace period, you could be accruing unlawful presence. This can lead to arrest and deportation proceedings. Accruing unlawful presence may result in being barred from the U.S. for many years or even permanently.
Can you extend J-1 visa beyond 7 years?
You cannot extend a J1 visa for longer than 7 years. You can change your status though for another type of visa.
Can I convert my J-1 visa to f1?
Applications to change to F-1/J-1 status may be submitted to the USCIS up to six months in advance of the start date on Form I-20/DS-2019, but may not be approved by the USCIS until 120 days or less before the start date.
What is a J1 visa?
A J1 visa is a non-immigrant program-based visa (as opposed to being employer-based, like the H-1B visa). You will apply to a specific government-approved sponsorship program which will provide you with a completed DS-2019. You must file this form with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
What if Your J1 Visa Extension is Denied?
If your J1 visa extension application is denied, you will have to go back to your home country. You have a 30 day grace period from the date of completion indicated on your original DS-2019 to do this. If you stay in the U.S. after this 30 day grace period, you may be regarded as “out of status.” This can have serious consequences if you try to apply for a green card or visa in the future.
What happens if your visa stamp expires?
If this visa stamp has expired, you must get a new visa before you travel. If you travel on an expired stamp, you will not be allowed back into the U.S. As mentioned above, you have a 30 day grace period after the completion date as indicated on your original DS-2019. This is regarded as a travel grace period.
How long do you have to stay in the US after DS 2019?
You have a 30 day grace period from the date of completion indicated on your original DS-2019 to do this. If you stay in the U.S. after this 30 day grace period, you may be regarded as “out of status.”. This can have serious consequences if you try to apply for a green card or visa in the future.
What are the requirements for a J1 visa?
In short, the requirements for a J1 visa are: 1 You have to qualify for the program you are applying to according to its criteria 2 You must maintain a foreign residence and have no intention of abandoning it 3 You must be able to finance your whole trip 4 You must have sufficient medical insurance for yourself and your family 5 Must have a good understanding of the English language
How long can you be a J1 professor?
If you are a J1 professor or research scholar, you can be granted a J1 extension of up to 6 months by your program sponsor without requiring the U.S. Department of State’s approval. This can, however, only be granted if the extension is necessary to complete a specific research project or program.
How to change category in DS-2019?
To achieve a change of category, the officer of your program will have to submit a request in writing to the U.S. Department of State. If the request is accepted, you will be issued an updated DS-2019.
How to request extension of 30 day voluntary departure?
If you would like to request an extension of the 30-day voluntary departure status period, you will have to contact the USCIS.
What should a letter of extension mention?
A letter should also mention your position title and the proposed dates of extension. If you had the change of a major, research topic, or just unexpected problems, that may be compelling academic reasons. These reasons may be contributed to a delay in the completion of your program.
Can you extend a program beyond the maximum duration?
In some program categories, an extension beyond the maximum program duration may be allowed only under exceptional or unusual circumstances. In order to get the approval for such extensions, the responsible officer at the sponsor organization must send a written request to the U.S. Department of State justifying the petition along with the supporting documentation and a nonrefundable fee (payable to the U.S. Department of State).
Can I file an extension for a J-1 visa?
Department of State, but rarely by USCIS. As long as your Form I-94 says “D/S” or “Duration of Status”, you do NOT normally file the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, that is required in most other non-immigrant visa categories.
J-1 Visa Extensions and Renewal
While most internship and training programs allow participants to remain in the US for a maximum of 12 or 18 months, actual program lengths (and thus, J-1 visa lengths) vary. Your program officer can help you extend your J-1 visa in the USA. They may request that your stay be lengthened to the maximum duration possible for that category.
How to Extend My J-1 Visa: The Process
Let’s talk about the J-1 visa extension process. At Global Internships, we won’t approve a J-1 visa extension request resulting from a lack of planning. However, we will support revised training or internship placement plans.
Criteria for J-1 Visa Waiver
Most Exchange Visitor Programs require participants to return to their home country to live for two years following their stay in the US on a J-1 Visa. This does not mean that participants cannot return to visit the US.
Renewing & Extending Your J-1 Visa: Last Notes
We are thrilled that you are having such an amazing EVP experience that you would like to extend your J-1 visa. As your sponsor, we are happy to assist you in the J-1 visa renewal or extension process.
How to extend stay in the US?
If you remain in the United States longer than authorized, you may be barred from returning and/or you may be removed (deported) from the United States. Check the date in the lower right-hand corner of your Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, to determine the date your authorized stay expires. We recommend that you apply to extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires.
How long before I-94 expires can I extend my stay?
We recommend that you apply to extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires. You may apply to extend your stay if:
Can you be ineligible for a visa if you have not committed a crime?
You have not committed any crimes that make you ineligible for a visa
Exchange Visitors
The J-1 classification (exchange visitors) is authorized for those who intend to participate in an approved program for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, receiving training, or to receive graduate medical education or training.
Application Process
The U.S. Department of State plays the primary role in administering the J-1 exchange visitor program, so the first step in obtaining a J-1 visa is to submit a Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status, (formerly known as an IAP-66). Your sponsoring agency will provide you this form.
Employment
Some J-1 nonimmigrants enter the United States specifically to work while others do not. Employment is authorized for J-1 nonimmigrants only under the terms of the exchange program. Please check with your sponsoring agency for more information on any restrictions that may apply to you working in the United States.
Family of J-1 Visa Holders
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age, regardless of nationality, are entitled to J-2 classification. Your spouse and children are entitled to employment authorization; however, their income may not be used to support you.
Overview
- A J-1 participant’s valid nonimmigrant status is valid until the expiration date printed on DS-2019 in Item 3 that says, “This form covers the period mm/dd/yyyy to mm/dd/yyyy.” Initially, most J-1 participants obtain a J-1 status that is itself enough to complete the program. Therefore, in most cases, there is no reason to apply for the extension.
Timeline
- A J-1 visa extension must be completed before the expiration date of your current Form DS-2019. However, you should apply for the extension as soon as you know that you will not be able to complete the program as expected, even if that is several months in advance. Most sponsors recommend that you should request for an extension at least 10 days in advance of the expiratio…
Eligibility
- In order to request for a J-1 visa extension, you must currently be under a lawful J-1 status, and your Form DS-2019 must have been issued by the designated sponsor organization you are applying the extension with. Extensions are granted to let the participants complete their original objectives and not to start a new project. Some J1 programs do n...
Documents
- To get your J1 status extended, you will need to provide at least the following documents to the responsible officer at the sponsoring organization: 1. If you are not completely funded by the sponsoring organization, you will need to show financial documentation that shows that you have adequate resources to pay for tuition, fees, and living expenses for one year or the remaining len…
Processing
- The responsible officer at the sponsoring organization will review documents and determine whether you are eligible for the extension. When the J-1 extension is approved, you will get the new Form DS-2019 with the new expiration date, which will be recorded in SEVIS. If you have a spouse or dependent children on a J2 visa, their stays will also be extended. While some of the…
Travel
- You can travel out of the U.S. at any time. However, in order to travel back to the U.S. (other than visits of less than 30 days to Canada, Mexico, or adjacent territories), you will need a valid J visa stamped in your passport. If the visa stamp has expired, you will need to obtain a new visa before being allowed to travel back to the U.S.
Extension Beyond Maximum Duration
- In some program categories, an extension beyond the maximum program duration may be allowed only under exceptional or unusual circumstances. In order to get the approval for such extensions, the responsible officer at the sponsor organization must send a written request to the U.S. Department of State justifying the petition along with the supporting documentation and a n…
Extension For Professors and Research Scholars
- Even though the extension beyond the statutory maximum duration for a given program must be applied to U.S. Department of State, in the case of J-1 professors and research scholars, an extension up to an additional six months can be given at the program sponsor’s discretion (without getting the U.S. Department of State’s approval). However, such an extension beyond th…
Grace Period Extension
- If you would like to request an extension of the 30-day voluntary departure status period, you will have to contact the USCIS.