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INFORMATION FOR J-1 EXCHANGE VISITORS

Extensions & Amendments

Extending your J-1 Program

Each J-1 category has a maximum time limit for the J-1 program. J-1 Professors and Research Scholars’ J-1 programs have a maximum stay of 5 years. J-1 Short-Term Scholars’ programs are limited to 6 months.

If you need an extension of your J-1 program in order to continue your J-1 activities (within the maximum time period for your category), it is your responsibility to request an extension before your DS-2019 expiration date.

In order to request an extension, you should complete the request paperwork from your sponsoring department, who will work with OISS to process the extension. In addition to the paperwork, you will need to show the following:

  • Proof of continued health insurance.
  • Proof of funding (if not fully funded by Washington University).

Amending your J-1 Program

If anything will change in your J-1 program, such as your funding, your job duties, your title, or your department, you should inform your international scholar advisor at OISS of the change before it takes place.

Your advisor will determine if such a change is possible, and will issue a new DS-2019 for you if necessary.

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