To request an extension of your J-1 status up to the maximum period allowable under the regulations, you must initiate your request through your department, who will make the formal request to OISS through OISS Connect. The extension process (including obtaining a new DS-2019) must be completed before the end date as noted on your current DS-2019 form.
OISS will need the following information from the supervising faculty member or other authorized department personnel:
- Your position title
- The proposed dates of the extension
- The amount and source of the funding
To initiate this process, you will need to do this through the school's international student office (ISO),
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