J-1 Students

 J-1 status is used by many different visitors to the U.S. At HSU J-1 status is most often used by visiting and exchange students and by international scholars. J-1 status is a nonimmigrant classification, which means that you must demonstrate to the U.S. government that you do not intend to reside in the U.S. on a permanent basis. You must also demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language. Form DS-2019 provides evidence of eligibility for J-1 status.

Applications to change to J-1 status may be filed by individuals who are residing in the U.S. in a qualifying nonimmigrant status. All other students must apply for a visa stamp abroad.
If you would like to change to J-1 status in the U.S., please contact the Center for International Programs to discuss the options at least six months before the planned start date of your program.

J-1 Status Details

• Qualifying
• J-1 Exchange Students
• J-1 Visiting and Degree Students 
• SEVIS
• Visa Stamp
• Form I-94
• Form DS-2019
• Passport
• Entering the U.S.
• Changing to J-1 Status
• Pre-arrival
• Maintaining J-1 Status
• Enrollment

• Employment/Training
• Social Security
• Program Extension
• Grace Period
• Travel Abroad
• Travel to Canada or Mexico
• Transfers
• J-2 Status
• Two-Year Home Residency
• Visitors Who Require B-2 Visa
• Health Insurance

Documents

• 12-13 Certificate of Finances
• Address Change Form
• Airport Pickup for Orientation (Spring 2013)
• Departure Survey
• Extension of Time to Complete Program
• J-1 Application for Academic Training
• Model Employer Letter

• I-20-DS2019 Request form
• On-campus Employment for J-1 Students
• Reduced Course-Load (RCL) Authorization
• Transfer from HSU Information
• Travel Request Form
• Leave of Absence, Suspension, or Withdrawal Request
• How to apply for a Social Security Number