J-1 Professor and Researcher Extension

If the UC Berkeley DS-2019 will expire before you complete your program objective, your host department must first approve your extension and then submit a request for an extended DS-2019 to Berkeley International Office on your behalf.

Please note: If your program sponsor (the agency that issued your DS-2019) is not UC Berkeley, your extension must be processed elsewhere (Fulbright, NSF, IREX, etc.).

When To Apply
Your DS-2019 must be extended before your current DS-2019 expires. Therefore, the sooner you begin the extension process, the better! As soon as you are certain that you will need to extend your DS-2019, discuss this matter with your host department. They will need to seek departmental approvals and signatures before they can submit a request for extension to Berkeley International Office. Our normal processing time after receiving a complete request from your department is ten (10) business days.

To process your request, your host department will need photocopies of all previous DS-2019 forms, your current I-94, your visa and, if you are not being paid by UC Berkeley, proof of adequate financial support. In addistion, your department will also need copies of your J-2 dependent documents, if applicable. If you are being paid by UC Berkeley, your host department must provide the UC Payroll Office with a photocopy of the DS-2019 extension before campus payments can continue.

DS-2019 Extensions and Your Visa
Extending your DS-2019 means that you are allowed to stay legally in the U.S. until the end date on that document, or until your program is completed, whichever is earlier. Thus, your J-1 immigration status has been extended.

However, extending the DS-2019 (your J-1 status) does not automatically extend the validity of the visa stamp in your passport. If you leave the U.S. and wish to re-enter in J-1 status, you may need to apply for a new visa stamp in your passport. For more information, see Understanding Your Visa and Applying for a Visa.


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