Out of Country Authorization

A J-1 professor or research scholar can be outside of the United States for a scheduled period of time provided the program activity and faculty supervision will continue while the Exchange Visitor (EV) is abroad. The DS-2019 and SEVIS record remain active during this time period.

An out of country authorization is not necessary for trips of 30 days or less for vacation or the if the exchange visitor completes the program and leaves the U.S. In this case, the HR Business Partner submits a Departure Form and the J-1 professor or research scholar is subject to the 24-month bar.

Submit a request for Out of Country authorization.

Responsibilities of J-1 Exchange Visitor

• Continue to comply with the regulations of the Exchange Visitor program.
• Report to HR Business Partner changes in purpose, activities, or dates of the out of country authorization.
• Failure to maintain status will cause the SEVIS record and DS-2019 to be inactivated, compromising eligibility to participate in the Exchange Visitor program and return to the U.S.
• Maintain a current (last residential address in the U.S.) address with ISSS and update ISSS within 10 days of a change.
• Maintain medical insurance that meets U.S. Department of State requirements for J-1 exchange visitors.

Global Employee

If the J-1 scholar will be an employee while abroad, review global employee requirements.

J-2 Dependents

J-2 Dependents must depart the U.S. with the J-1 exchange visitor during the out of country period.