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Contact the Study abroad office as soon as you know you must obtain J-1 status in order to discuss your options. Generally J-1 and J-2 Exchange Visitors who are subject to the two-year home-country residence requirement are prohibited from changing status within the U.S., except to A or G status. It may be necessary to return home and apply for the new visa type there.
Obtain a DS-2019 from Eastern (if Eastern will be your J-1 program sponsor).
If you have recently been admitted to Eastern, request your DS-2019 from the Admissions office. (hammondt@easternct.edu)
Plan your travel and J-1 visa appointment accordingly. In other words, make sure you fulfill all requirements regarding your two-year home country requirement.
*Eligibility: J-1 and J-2 Exchange Visitors who are subject to the two-year home-country residence requirement are generally prohibited from changing status within the U.S., except to A or G status. It may be necessary to use the "Travel and Reentry" option to obtain J-1 status.
Submit your application to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) one of two ways:
If you apply online, you must scan and upload copies of the following documents to ELIS. You will complete Form I-539 information online and pay the application fee online.
J-1 and J-2 Exchange Visitors who are subject to the two-year home-country residence requirement are prohibited from changing status within the U.S., except to A or G status.