J-1 Scholar Extension Request
J-1 EXTENSION REQUEST: Reappointment of a paid or unpaid researcher at UC San Diego who is currently in J-1 status, and who will not be enrolled as a student full-time in classes at UC San Diego.
NOTE: If a scholar has filed an I-485 Adjustment of Status (green card) petition with USCIS, ISEO will NOT be able to extend thier nonimmigrant intent J-1 program.
Finding a Current Scholar's Record
Log into the iServices portal and select the "Departmental Services" page.
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Please note that there are two ways for a department user to access a scholar's profile.
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Select on my "My Current Cases" under the LISTS section.
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Clicking the scholar's name you are searching for will populate a page titled "Work on Application", which will list of all potential requests a departmental user can submit.
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Locate the J-1 Scholar Extension Request under the TASKS section.
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Connect to the scholar record by entering their iServices ID and date of birth.
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NOTE: The iServices portal does not have a scholar “search bar” function; instead, the scholar iServices ID and date of birth will be the data needed to search for a scholar. Currently the system is not loaded with UCPath IDs; if you not have a scholar ID saved you can either:
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Reach out to ischolars@ucsd.edu to request the scholar iServices ID/DOB combination and we will provide it to you, or
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Begin "Add New Person" e-form and input UCSD email and DOB; the system will recognize the duplication and will provide you with the current campus ID ("FS9999" is most typical); you can then use this ID with the DOB to call up the scholar's record.
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Begin J-1 Scholar Extension Application
Departmental users are required to complete a series of eforms within the J-1 Scholar Extension Request group.
NOTE: Always click the link at the top of each e-form listed as MAIN PAGE| TEMPID | SCHOLAR NAME to return the to other eforms within the group INSTEAD of pressing the back arrow in the web browser.
Extension J-1 Scholar Request Initiation
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Submitting this first individual eform will send an automated email to the scholar with the access URL to the portal and a login.
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The scholar can then begin completing their eforms in tandem with you completing the departmental eforms.
Extension J-1 Department Update Program Information
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New Appointment End Date: It is key that the new program end date must match the appointment letter uploaded within this e-form.
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The start and end dates will be printed on the DS-2019.
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Appointment Title: If the scholar has a second appointment title you may upload an additional appointment letter if applicable.
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Note: Postdoc appointment letters would indicate the different appointments on the same letter.
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Paid Position: Indicating full-time or part-time will populate different instructions to processing within the eform, depending on the circumstances.
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Tenure-Track: The J-1 Research Scholar and Professor categories prohibit their use for persons holding tenured or tenure-track positions.
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You will need to request H-1B status instead for this individual.
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Appointment Period: The appointment length informs the appropriate J Category Selection.
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If there is the expectation that the scholar will extend their program beyond six months, we recommend they come in the "Research Scholar" category rather than the "Short Term Scholar" category.
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Description of the Research Activity: Please provide a clear description of the research activity the scholar will continue to pursue. (There is not character limit within this text field)
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Insurance Coverage Information:
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The J-1 category requires the Exchange Visitor to have minimum levels of insurance coverage.
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The UCSD CORE plan does NOT meet the J-1 coverage requirements.
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Extension J-1 Department Update Site of Activity
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Remote Worksite: If the scholar will perform remote work at their private residence must be entered as a "secondary site of activity" see form: "New J-1 Additional Site of Activitiy."
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Primary Worksite: A drop down selection is provided with the most common sites of activity, or the option to provide an “Other” worksite and it's address information.
Extension J-1 Department Update Secondary Site of Activity
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Secondary Site of Activity: This e-form may be submitted multiple times, depending on the number of appropriate additional worksites.
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Only one address per form is allowed, so if a scholar has three secondary sites of activity, please submit this form three times for those different locations.
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Extension J-1 Department Faculty Sponsor Certification
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Medical Degree Confirmation: Indicating whether the scholar has a medical degree or not is required.
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Faculty Sponsor: An email will be sent to the faculty sponsor with a link to complete a second approver e-form to provide confirmation.
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Once the faculty sponsor submits the Second Approver form, department contacts are notified via email what information the faculty sponsor has submitted.
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The "Extension J-1 Incidental Patient Contact" e-form will be LOCKED until the faculty sponsor submits the required information.
Extension J-1 Incidental Patient Contact
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If the scholar has a medical degree: Select if there will be incidental patient contact or not based on the previous email response by the faculty sponsor.
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If there is incidental patient contact, a 5 point statement will be prompted for confirmation.
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If the scholar does not have a medical degree select N/A.
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Submit Recharge Fee
Processing Fee Submission Form (Aventri)
The form DS-2019 will not be issued until payment has been made.
NOTE: Institutional policy requires that departments pay the service fee for all persons appointed in Postdoctoral appointments.
ISEO Processing Fee is required for J-1 Extension requests
ISEO Rush Fees:
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Standard Processing:
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15 business days from submission of complete request.
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Requested start date must be at least 15 days out from submission of complete request.
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RUSH Processing:
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5 business days from submission of complete request.
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Requested start date must be at least 15 days out from submission of complete request.
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Review and Submission
Financial Information Review
When a scholar submits the "J-1 Initial Financial Information and Submission" eform, a second approver email is automatically sent to you (the departmental contact) with an embedded link to the "Funding Information Review" eform. Check your inbox or an email titled: "ACTION REQUIRED: Review Financial Information."
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Confirming the scholar's funding sources: The scholar eform requires them to upload all documents pertaining to any funding, aside from USCD paid appointments; however, ONLY departmental contacts will input numeric funding values.
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Allowing only the departmental contact to submit total funding amounts ensures the scholar's reported funding meets J-1 Exchange Visitors requirements.
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J-1 Exchange Visitors are required to demonstrate minimum monthly funding as follows:
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J-1 Principal: $2400/month
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J-2 Spouse: $800/month
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J-2 Child (each): $400/month
Extension J-1 Department Submit Request to ISEO
This final eform will remain locked until ALL previous scholar, department, and second approver e-forms have been submitted.
Final Sign off of Sponsorship:
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Indicate if confirmation from a different departmental contact or a department chair is needed to complete this application.
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If yes, provide the appropriate contact information so a second approver email may be sent.
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If no, you may complete and submit this final eform.
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Upon submission, the status of the request will change form "In Progress" to "Pending Office Approval".
ISEO Review and Approval
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Once submitted the assigned scholar advisor will review the submission.
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If additional information/documentation is required, the advisor will reach out to the departmental contact or scholar via email before approving.
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If nothing additional is needed, they can process and approve the submission, attaching a DS-2019 as appropriate.
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