Eligibility
The student must:
- Have D/S written on his/her I-94 record.
- Be a full-time student making satisfactory academic progress.
- Be maintaining valid J-1 status by not working illegally, by being covered by adequate insurance and by having filed timely and appropriate transfer and extension notifications where applicable.
Note:
The extension cannot be granted after the end date on the DS-2019 so it is necessary to begin the extension process in istart least one month prior to the expiration date.
Procedure
- If sponsored by Georgia Tech, log in to iStart and complete a DS-2019 Extension E-form Note: Approval of the academic advisor and financial documentation is necessary to proceed.
- If sponsored by another entity, please refer directly to your sponsor for extension procedures which may vary according to the specific sponsor.