Forms for Scholars in J-1 Status

New rule effective Sept. 15, 2026: Fixed period of admission & extension of stay for J-1 scholars

Update on the DHS Fixed Period of Admission Rule: Implementation delayed

The DHS Fixed Period of Admission Final Rule (published July 17, 2026) was scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026. However, because of ongoing litigation, implementation of the rule has been delayed, and it will not take effect on that date. For now, the current regulations remain in place and continue to govern F and J for nonimmigrants. This means the existing duration of status system for F and J students and exchange visitors remains unchanged.

On July 17, 2026, the U.S. government published a that creates a fixed admission end date for international visitors who hold F-1 and J-1 visa status and changes the process for these visitors to extend their stays in the United States. Re-entry to the U.S. on or after the September 15 effective date will result in the immediate assignment of a specific Admit Unitl Date (AUD); the benefit of the D/S transition provision is eliminated after that reentry.

Information on this webpage does not yet reflect the final rule. ISSS appreciates your understanding as we update our content to reflect changes.
Fixed period of admission for exchange visitor scholars in J-1 status FAQ

Feel free to contact ISSS with questions.

Requesting a Travel Signature

Designated sponsors for the Exchange Visitor Program may now digitally sign and electronically transmit the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-Nonimmigrant) (Form DS-2019).

To request a travel signature, complete the DS-2019 Reprint Request e-form (available in the J-1 Scholar Services section of the MyISSS portal). A new DS-2019 with a travel signature will be issued and emailed to you.

Exchange Visitor (Scholar) Travel Handout

Be cautious and only submit personally identifiable information to ISSS via a method that is secure. (Note: Email is NOT secure!)I

E-Forms Available in the MyISSS portal

If you only have limited services access, contact your assigned ISSS advisor to request a link to the e-form.

Departmental Services

When required, your department administrator will initiate e-forms that appear in Departmental Services and you will recieve an email with a link to access the e-forms. You will not be able to directly access e-forms in Departmental Services.

Change in Supervisor (Completed by sponsoring department)
DS-2019 Extension (Scholar)
- Scholar: Exchange Visition Information (Extension)
- Scholar: Exchange Visitor Program Funding (Extension)
- Scholar: Insurance Compliance (Extension)
- Scholar (if applicable): Dependent Information for Adding New Dependent(s) (Extension)
DS-2019 Extension (Internal Transfer)
- Scholar: Exchange Visition Information (Internal Transfer)
- Scholar: Exchange Visitor Program Funding (Internal Transfer)
- Scholar: Insurance Compliance (Internal Transfer)
- Scholar (if applicable): Dependent Information for Adding New Dependent(s) (Internal Transfer)
DS-2019 Request (Scholar)
- Prospective Exchange Visitor Information
- Exchange Visitor Program Funding
- Dependent Information Form
- SEVIS Record Transfer-In
DS-2019 Request (Student Intern)
- Prospective Exchange Visitor Information (Student Intern)
- Exchange Visitor Program Funding (Student Intern)
- Dependent Information Form (Student Intern)
- SEVIS Record Transfer-in (Student Intern)