Returning J-1 Visitors

The U.S. Department of State has certain restrictions on J exchange visitors who make repeat visits to the U.S. to begin new programs. This does not apply to those who travel, extend, or transfer their DS-2019 during one consecutive period of time. However, if a J exchange visitor completes an exchange visit and wishes to return to the U.S. for another exchange visit, restrictions may apply in the following situations:

The visitor was in J Research Scholar or Professor status in the U.S. during the previous 24 months of the planned re-entry date and completed their J program on or after Nov. 18, 2006

or

The visitor was in any J category in the U.S. for at least 6 months and plans to return within 12 months of the completion of their program

Please contact an advisor at Berkeley International Office for information about planning future visits to the U.S. in J-1 status, especially if it is likely that the return visit will be within twelve months of completing your current visit.


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