Maintain Your Legal Status

Important Documents

Your DS-2019, passport, and entry visa are important legal documents.

Full Course of Study

Immigration regulations require you to complete a full course of study every term unless you meet certain conditions.

Reduced Course Load

You may request a reduced course load if you meet certain immigration regulations.

Change of Address

You are required to report your U.S. residential address to your J-1 sponsor within 10 days of moving.

Unlawful Presence

You must comply with visa regulations. Not doing so could result in the loss of legal status.

Two-Year Rule

Some visa holders are required to return home for at least two years after their exchange visitor program.

School and Visa Transfer

You will need to transfer your visa if you decide to transfer schools.

Departure from U.S.

The University is required to notify SEVIS when a student is no longer enrolled.

Healthcare and Insurance

All international students and their dependents must purchase the Student Health Benefit Plan.

Employment

Work On Campus

Students on J-1 visas must have work authorization before starting work.

Work Off Campus

You must have Academic Training authorization to work off campus.

Travel

Travel Within the U.S.

You can travel as you wish within the United States , but you should bring certain documentation ith you.

Travel Outside the U.S.

It is essential that you ensure you have valid documentation before traveling outside the U.S.

Travel by J-2 Dependents

J-2 dependents may travel with or without the J-1 primary visa holder.

Dependents

J-2 Dependents

Your spouse and children younger than 21 are eligible to accompany you to the U.S.