New J Scholars
First Days
- Initial DS 2019 Request
- English Language Proficiency Requirements
- Health Insurance Requirement
- BridgeUSA Administrative Fees
- Applying for J-1 visa
- Pre-Arrival Packet
- Arrival to the U.S. and getting to Campus
- J-1 Check-in
- Introductions to GT & Atlanta
- Transportation
- Getting to Know the US
- Digitally Signed DS-2019 Guidance
J Scholar Maintaining Status
- Regulations Overview
- J Immigration Document Overview
- Health Insurance Maintenance
- Travel
- Occasional Lectures or Short-Term Consultations
- Transfer of J Program to Another Sponsor
- Renewing Your Visa As a Continuing Scholar
- J-2 Dependents
- Taxes for Non-Residents
- Social Security Numbers
- Extension of J Scholar Program
- 212(e) Two-Year Home Residency Requirement
- 12 & 24 Month Bars
J Scholar Final Days at GT
J-Buzz Newsletter
The Office of International Education (OIE) publishes J-Buzz, a monthly newsletter tailored for J-1 Exchange Visitors and their families in Georgia Tech’s BridgeUSA program. J-Buzz provides essential updates on immigration regulations and policies, important reminders, information on upcoming events, and highlights stories about fellow Exchange Visitors.
If you’re an Exchange Visitor interested in being featured in our J-Buzz Photo of the Month, please enter your submission here!
Previous Newsletters
- January 28, 2026 J-Buzz Newsletter
- February 18, 2026 J-Buzz Newsletter
- March 18, 2026 J-Buzz Newsletter
- April 15, 2026 J-Buzz Newsletter
To subscribe, please visit our J-Buzz page.