Transfer-in from Another J Program

J-1 Exchange Visitor Program for Scholars & Student Interns

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:

They have not reached the maximum time limit for their category

· 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 academic objective is substantially the same per the Subject/Field Code and Subject/Field Code Remarks on the current DS-2019. Review the Subject/Field Codes here: http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/.
The current J program sponsor agrees to releases the J record in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System maintained by U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
The prospective scholar’s or student intern's program activity or employment starts shortly after the SEVIS release date.

The release date of the J record in SEVIS must be coordinated between the current J sponsor, ISSS and the host unit and the HR Business Partner must submit the J-1 Transfer-in Eligibility Form completed by the scholar or student intern with the J-1 Request for Form DS-2019.

ISSS issues Form DS-2019 shortly after the SEVIS release date.