J-1 AT Travel and Re-entry

Readmission to the U.S. as a J-1 student on Academic Training is at the discretion of the Customs and Border Patrol officer at the U.S. port of entry. In general, a J-1 student on Academic Training who travels outside the U.S. temporarily (i.e., less than 5 months) can be readmitted to resume employment for the remainder of the period authorized on his or her work permit issued by the Berkeley International Office, provided the student presents the following:

A valid passport with valid J-1 visa stamp the day of entry
Form DS-2019, endorsed by Berkeley International Office within the preceding 6 months
An unexpired work permit letter from Berkeley International Office
Proof of employment (or employment offer), usually in the form of a letter from your employer on official letterhead business stationary.

Getting a J-1 Visa on Academic Training
If you are traveling abroad and the J-1 visa in your passport has expired, you must obtain a new one before re-entering the U.S. Students who need to apply for a new visa should consult Berkeley International Office prior to travel to discuss the visa application process and possible risks.

Change of Programs and Your Visa
If you are planning to transfer to a new school or program after completing your Academic Training, you must obtain a visa with the new name of your school noted on it before entering or re-entering the U.S. even if your J-1 visa has not yet expired. You will need the DS-2019 from your new school in order to apply for the new visa.


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