An early transit through US using using J1 and J2 visa during the 30 day grace period bfore the starting of the program

I and my wife have J1 and J2 visas, respectively, and my DS-2019 program starts from the 1st July 2019.

Now, I have to travel to Canada on the 25th of June and my flight has a transit through Philadelphia.

Can I transit through the US to Canada using these J1 and J2 visas (which are valid from 1st July) on the 26th June 2019 (which falls within the 30 day grace period before the starting of the program)?

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What is the grace period for J-1 visa?

J-1 scholars are given a 30-day grace period at the end of the program. This means that you have until 30 days after your program end date to depart the U.S.

How long after my J-1 program starts can I arrive in the United States?

Once you have obtained your J-1 visa, you are ready to travel to the U.S. Immigration regulations allow you to enter the U.S. no earlier than 30 days prior to the start date of your program indicated in Section 3 of your SEVIS Form DS-2019.

Can J-1 and J-2 Visa be applied together?

Is the J-2 holder required to arrive at the same time as the J-1 holder? Most family members choose to arrive together, but J-2 holders may apply for a visa and/or travel to the U.S. separately as long as they have a valid DS-2019 and J-2 Visa.

Can J-2 stay in US without J-1?

J-2 dependents must adhere to the same regulations regarding departure dates and grace periods as the J-1 principal. Also, should the J-1 principal be out of the US for more than 30 days at a time during the course of the program, the J-2 dependents cannot remain in the US without the J-1 principal.

J1 Visa: Grace Period Explained

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