Program Completion

J-1 Scholars who finish their program more than 15 days before to the program end date on the DS-2019 must notify their respective host department coordinators immediately, who will then submit the J-1 Early Program Completion Request eForm to the Visa and Licensing Office. 

Upon receiving the eForm request, the Visa and Licensing Office will report the earlier end date in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). If we are notified about the early completion before the Scholar ceases program activities, the Visa and Licensing Office will be able to update SEVIS and the Scholar will receive the 30-day grace period from the new end date of the shortened program. During this grace period, employment or study is not allowed. Upon departure of the U.S. within these 30 days, the J Visa status automatically expires and you will not be able to re-enter the country to reclaim the rest of your grace period time.