IMMIGRATION STATUS:
Here are various
links to detailed information to help you know the many regulations regarding
your legal status:
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Extending J-1 Status
- J-1 scholars/students, who are unable to
complete their program of study prior to the completion date listed on the
DS-2019, must apply to her/his Exchange Visitor/Students Program RO/ARO for a program
extension PRIOR to the expiration date listed in item #3 of the DS-2019.
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- To request a Program Extension, a J-1
student should contact the RO/ARO of her/his Exchange Visitor Program two
months before the authorized stay or DS-2019 expires. The extension must be
processed prior to the expiration date of the previous DS-2019.
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- If your sponsor is CSUB, please
following the instructions below to apply for an extension of your program:
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- You must
apply to your J Exchange Visitor Program sponsor for a program extension
PRIOR
to expiration date on your DS-2019 (item
#3).
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ELIGIBILITY
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• You must have
continually maintained status.
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• Extensions should be
granted prior to the expiration date on the DS-2019, item #3
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Your extension must be
within the original purpose
of your program.
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PROCEDURES
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- For J-1
Students/Scholars sponsored by the CSUB Exchange Visitor Programs,
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- Step 1:
Ask your academic advisor to
write a letter explaining the reasons for the extension request.
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- Step 3:
Submit the following documents
to the J-1 advisor
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a) Request for Program Extension
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b) Current Financial Statement
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c) Supporting financial documentation (i.e.
bank statement, sponsor’s letter, etc.)
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d) Proof of medical insurance coverage for
the period of the extension
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- Step 4:
The responsible officer or
alternate responsible officer will issue a new form DS-2019 for the period
requested.
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- Step 5:
You will be contacted by ISP to
come to sign the DS-2019, a copy will be made for your file and the original
will be given to you as a proof of your legal status.
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