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Current J-1 Scholars

Categorized within are topics deemed significant for current J-1 Scholars. 

Important Considerations during your J-1 Program

While you participate in the J-1 program, you may want to bring your dependents to the United States, travel abroad, or update your contact information.

Important Considerations before the end of your J-1 Program

Ninety days before the end of your DS-2019, you will receive notifications from iStart that your DS-2019 is expiring.  You can opt to change, extend, terminate, or transfer your status.

Important Bars for J-1 Scholars

There are two distinct bars for J-1 Scholars that may affect your ability to obtain a new J-1 document or change status.

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