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Overview Student Immigration Definitions Obtaining J-1 Exchange Visitor Student Category Status at Columbia Transfer of J-1 Supervision Change of Status to F-1 Potential Delays in Visa Issuance Dependents Student Tax Information Message for Canadian Students Maintaining J-1 Status Health Insurance Overview for J-1 Students J-1 Travel Information J-1 Extension of Stay (Current Program) J-1 Extension of Stay to Begin New Program J-1Reinstatement J-1 Work Opportunities Employment Authorization for J-2 J-1 Academic Training J-1 Leave of Absence, Suspension or Withdrawal Student Departure Information Home Country Residency Requirement J-1 Last Term Authorization Address Change Form |
Departure Upon Completion of Studies Those in J-1 status have a 30 day grace period after the completion of studies or academic training (usually the program end date of the DS-2019) in which to depart the U.S. or change to another immigration status. You are required to notify the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) or the International Affairs Office (IAO), either in person or in writing, of the completion of your studies or academic training and of the date of your final departure from the United States. Please leave an address with the ISSO or IAO so that you can be contacted if necessary. Before returning home, you should check with your country's consulate to determine customs procedures for bringing personal belongings such as computers back with you. When you are leaving, give your I-94 card to the appropriate official (airline employee or immigration officer) so that your departure is recorded. If you find that you have not done so, you should return the I-94 card by following the instructions on the Customs and Border Protection website If you intend to leave Columbia University but plan to remain in the United States to study at another school, please notify us of your intention. According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, Columbia must "transfer" your record in SEVIS to your new school. This transfer must be completed before the expiration date of your DS-2019.
Last Reviewed: 7 October 2009
Last modified: 7 October 2009 |