A J-1 Research Scholar, Professor, Short-term Scholar, Specialist or Student Intern who is sponsored by another J program can transfer their J-1 sponsorship to the university under the following conditions:
· J-1 Category | Maximum stay |
Research Scholar | 5 years |
Professor | 5 years |
Short-term Scholar | 6 months (no extensions) |
Specialist | 1 year |
Student Intern | 1 year |
The release date of the J record in SEVIS must be coordinated between the current J sponsor, ISSS and the host unit.
ISSS issues Form DS-2019 shortly after the SEVIS release date.