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International Services and Engagement Office ISEO
  1. ISEO
  2. Scholar Services
  3. J-1 Scholars
  4. Extending or Amending Your Status

Extending or Amending Your Status

 

J-1 Extensions

Getting Started

  • Your department must start the J-1 Extension Request for you. After they begin a request, you will receive a welcome email from ischolars@ucsd.edu with instructions. You will be able to see the request in progress on your iServices homepage.
  • Important!
    • Your J-1 program must be extended before your current DS-2019 expires.
    • Please allow considerable time to gather the appropriate forms and documents process.
    • If you have filed an I-485 Adjustment of Status (green card) petition with USCIS, ISEO will NOT be able to extend your nonimmigrant intent J-1 program.
  • Review the iServices Instructions page for technical assistance.

How to Submit the J-1 Extension Request

  • After you login to iServices and click into the J-1 Extension Request on your homepage, you must complete all eforms listed under the 'To Be Completed by Scholar' heading. 
  • Required Documents:
    • Passport for scholar and any dependents
    • I-94 for scholar and any dependents
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV), resume, or biosketch
    • Funding Documenation:
      • At minimum, scholars must be able to demonstrate: 
        • $2,400 per month for the J-1 Scholar
        • $800 additional per month if accompanied by a J-2 Spouse
        • $400 additional per month for each child, if accompanied by a J-2 Child
      • Requirements:
        • Documentation cannot be more than 6 months old.
        • If funds are listed in foreign currency, include a currency converter.
        • Any document in a foreign language must include a translation of the key information such as source, amount, time, and date.
        • Translation does not need to be issued by official translating company.
  • Recharge Fee:
    • You only will be able to complete the Services Fee eform after your department completes their Fee eform. If your department has indicated that you are responsible for the recharge fee, you will receive an email prompting you to complete the payment.

Processing Time

  •  After you complete all forms, your department needs to submit the final eforms to ISEO. If you have questions on their progress, reach out to your department contact.
  • Standard Processing:
    • 15 business days from submission of complete request.
    • Requested start date must be at least 45 days out from submission of complete request.
  • RUSH Processing:
    • Additional fee required
    • 5 business days from submission of complete request.
    • Requested start date must be at least 30 days out from submission of complete request.

Changes to Your J-1 Program

UC San Diego is required to update a J-1 scholar's immigration record and issue a new DS-2019 if there are any changes to a J-1 scholar's program.

Changes that need to be reported to ISEO:

  • Job Title
  • Funding
  • Department
  • Site of Activity (where you are working)
  • Significant Changes in Job Duties

How to Report Changes:

  • Contact your department HR administrator.
  • Your department must submit the J-1 Department, Appointment, or Financial Update for you 
    • No scholar submission is required.
  • You may receive an updated DS-2019 upon ISEO completion.
Review the iServices Instructions page for technical assistance.