J-1 visa expiry date
I have just received my J-1 visa (short-term scholar). On the visa it says "Expiry date: 14 November". My flight back is on the 20th of November. Do I understand correctly that even though the visa expires on the 14th, I get additional 30 days to leave the country? Thanks in advance for your answers.
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A US visa is solely for entry. The visa's expiration date is simply the last day you can use the visa to enter the US; it has nothing to do with how long you can stay in the US. So for example, you can enter on the day the visa expires, and stay for potentially years, if you remain in a valid J-1 program that whole time (with a valid DS-2019 and remain in the designated program).
J-1 status lasts for 30 days after you complete the program. So it depends on when your program completes, which you have not stated.
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How long can I stay after my J-1 visa expires?
Grace Period: J-1 Visa Holders have a 30 day grace period after the end date on their DS-2019 Form. The Grace Period is a benefit of the J-1 status to allow J-1 visa holders time after their status to remain in the US. Grace Period time can be used: To travel domestically (within the United States)What is the validity of J-1 visa?
Validity PeriodMedical grad students \u2013 seven years. Professional trainees and government visitors \u2013 18 months. Some instances allow you to stay for up to two years. Camp counselors and summer workers \u2013 four months.Can you stay in the US with an expired J-1 visa?
If you are in J-1 status and your J-1 visa is expired, you may still return to the U.S. from a trip to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean Islands even with an expired visa, provided that you meet all of these conditions: your passport is valid. you have a valid DS-2019 with a valid travel signature.Can I renew my J-1 visa?
You can only renew your visa at a U.S. consulate abroad. ISSO always recommends that you apply for your renewal visa in your home country. If you apply in a country other than your home country, you may be subject to administrative processing, which will require that you stay in that country until your visa is issued.What Happens If My J-1 Visa Expires? | Immigration Law Advice 2021
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Answer 2
From:
https://j1visa.state.gov/participants/common-questions/
Upon completion of your exchange program, you have a grace period of 30 days to depart the United States.
Note that typically you are not allowed to re-enter in those 30 days - even across the border from Canada or Mexico.
Answer 3
If your J1 is expiring you don't to worry much you can still work in US on sponsored E2 non investor visa. I know ALTEN Calsoft Labs offer E2 visa for French nationals
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