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.