Please note: If the program sponsor the agency that issued the DS is not UC Berkeley, the extension must be processed by that sponsor eg. Extending the DS means that the J-1 visitor is allowed to stay legally in the U. In other words, the J-1 immigration status has been extended. Some of these are the following:. Remain in school full time unless you obtain permission from a responsible officer, your sponsor or your academic advisor to decrease your studies.
You will need to be reinstated if you fail to follow the guidelines listed above. This will require that your responsible officer applies to the U. S State Department for your reinstatement. You will need to submit all of the following documentation to do this:. A copy of the new form DS that contains your new end date, proof that you paid the fee and a written document justifying the reason for the reinstatement. The written document that you need to present will need to demonstrate that you are pursuing the activity for which you entered the US.
You must also explain that you were unable to keep your status valid because of circumstances that were beyond your control or because you failed to complete this action in a timely manner.
You must also claim that not reinstating your status would cause an unusual hardship for you. Your infraction will be classified as minor or technical and will require that you have your record corrected.
Your responsible officer may be able to correct your record without bringing this matter to the attention of the US Department of State. Substantive infractions do require authorization by the US Department of State before your status can be adjusted. There will be times when a J-1 visa cannot be reinstated. This occurs when you commit the following infractions:. Check if you're eligible to use your international credit history to apply for a U.
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What is a J-1 visa waiver, and what does it take to get one? Home Resources Guide: How to obtain a J-1 visa extension. Guide: How to obtain a J-1 visa extension Visiting scholars and skilled professionals in the U. Navigating Visas. What Is the J-1 visa? What Is a J-1 extension? What are the requirements? Documents Required for a J-1 Visa Extension The J1 visa extension requires that you submit the following documents: You must be able to demonstrate that you can pay your fees, tuition and living expenses for at least one year if your sponsoring program cannot do so.
Present your passport. Fill out the form I The J-1 visa extension application process An officer examines the documentation that you send him or her to ensure that you are eligible for an extension after he or she is informed that you are seeking a J1 visa extension.
Change of category You cannot change your category on a whim. Other extensions The J1 program entitles you to remain in the U. Did you know? You can use your international credit history to apply for a U.
Department of State. If the U. Department of State grants your request for a transfer you will receive a new DS form to reflect your change in J1 programs. If the request is denied you will be required to leave the USA within 30 days of your program end date grace period or within 30 days of when you receive notice from the U. Department of State whichever occurs last. If you wish to stay in the USA permanently after your J1 visa, you will first need to know if your country has the 2 year home residency requirement.
The 2 year home residency requirements means that you are unable to become a permanent resident in the USA, change your status or get work or family-based visas such as the K, L and the H visa before returning to your home country for at least 2 years. Everyone who is currently in a J1 program may become subject to the 2 year home residency requirement if any of the following apply:.
Not all countries are on the skills list and skills they require may differ by country. Please note that most of the time it is indicated on your J1 visa or your DS form if you are subject to the 2 year home residency requirement although there are some exceptions. However, you may request an official advisory opinion from the U. It may be possible to gain a waiver for the 2 year home residency requirement if you received funding from your home government or an international organization or if you are subject to the skills list.
You can obtain the waiver by requesting a letter of no objection from the embassy or a similar institution in your home country. If you received funding from the U. However, if you are unable to fulfill the Exchange Visitor two-year home residency physical presence requirement, you may be able to apply for a J-1 Visa waiver. There are a few reasons this requirement may be waived. We will describe them in depth below. Generally, it takes 6 to 8 weeks to receive the document.
Before you request a No objection statement, you should begin filling out the waiver application online. The official name of this waiver is the DS It is very important that you print this document with a barcode, or it will not be adequately processed. Additionally, you must submit the DS to the Department of State along with the application fee. If the department does not receive these two items together, they will return them to you. Perhaps, as a part of your Exchange Visitor Program, you are working on a project that benefits a US government agency or is directly supervised by a US government agency.
The agency benefiting from your project may decide that a two-year departure after your J-1 visa expires would be damaging to its interests. If this is the case, the agency may request an Interested Government Agency Waiver in the form of a letter. The head of this agency must then sign the request and submit it for review. Are you a foreign physician in the US as an Exchange Visitor for graduate education or training? You may be eligible to obtain a waiver of the Exchange Visitor two-year home-country physical presence requirement if you agree to work in a medically under-served US location.
In this instance, required documents include:. Suppose you believe that, upon return to your home country, you will experience persecution based on your race, religion, or political opinions. Because of this, you wish to stay in the US after your J-1 visa validity period ends. In that case, you are eligible to apply for a persecution waiver. The form you must fill out is called the I In addition to the I, you must submit a statement which details why you believe you will be subject to persecution in your home country.
Including evidence of this persecution is encouraged. While being separated from them to complete the home country residency is not sufficient evidence to have this requirement waived , you may be able to prove that your separation would constitute significant hardship. Similar to applying for a waiver due to potential persecution, you must fill out an I form. You also must submit a statement detailing why your two-year home-country physical presence would significantly harm your family.
This statement must include relevant financial information including savings. Again, any evidence you have to prove hardship should be attached to the statement. It is possible that—despite your efforts to secure a J-1 visa extension, adjust your program, or waive the two-year home country residency requirement—you must leave the United States at the end of your Exchange Visitor Program.
However, this does not mean that you cannot continue to receive professional training at a US-based company. At Global Internships, we partner with many different companies that offer virtual internships in a variety of fields, like marketing and technology. So, what are virtual internships? Virtual internships are a form of remote work that allows participants to experience working for a company abroad without acquiring a J-1 visa.
Roles participants may fill as a virtual intern include:. We partner with a variety of companies looking for a variety of skills: from social media, to finance, to business development.
At Global Internships, we can help you through the entire process of landing a virtual internship. Once you begin your program, we will continue to support you by conducting monthly check-ins and potentially sponsoring your J-1 visa if your position returns to the office.
It can take some extra effort to make meaningful connections and achieve your goals during a virtual internship since you will be responsible for reaching out to supervisors and independently managing your time. 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. As you learned above, most application processes to waive the home country stay requirements or to extend or adjust your EVP status include an online form, a letter, and supporting evidence. In order to successfully complete this process, make sure you are paying attention to the date when your program ends. Supporting you every step of the way is our priority. We believe that top talent for a global economy begins with global internships , so we provide top-notch resources.
Our quality services help talented interns and well-respected employers connect across borders for meaningful, enriching experiences.
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