Stay longer than grace period on a J-1 Visa

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How long can you stay in the US after your 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)

How long can a student on a J-1 visa grace period stay in the United States after the ending date DS-2019?

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.

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.

What happens when J-1 visa expires?

If your J1 visa has expired, you will be required to return to your home country for at least two years before being allowed to apply for any additional visas. This is not always possible and can sometimes simply be impractical. If this is the case, you can apply for a J1 visa waiver which will waive this requirement.

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J1 Visa: Grace Period Explained

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