Transfer-in from Another J Program

A J-1 Research Scholar, Professor, Short-term Scholar, Specialist or Student Intern who is sponsored by another J program can transfer their J-1 sponsorship to the university under the following conditions:

• They have not reached the maximum duration for the category.

• The academic objective is substantially the same per the Subject/Field Code and Subject/Field Code Remarks on the current DS-2019. Review the Subject/Field Codes here: http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/.
• The current J program sponsor agrees to releases the J record in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System maintained by U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
• The prospective scholar’s or student intern's program activity or employment starts shortly after the SEVIS release date.

The release date of the J record in SEVIS must be coordinated between the current J sponsor, ISSS and the host unit and the HR Business Partner must submit the J-1 Transfer-in Eligibility Form completed by the scholar or student intern with the J-1 Request for Form DS-2019.

ISSS issues Form DS-2019 shortly after the SEVIS release date and you may be required to file for EOS (extension of stay) with USCIS. See Filing for Extension of Stay with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.