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Scholar on J Visa: SEVIS DS-2019
Including J-1 Research Scholars, Professors, and Short-term Scholars

DS-2019 | DS-2019 End Date | Grace Period Eligibility

DS-2019:

The SEVIS DS-2019 is a legal document and must reflect accurate information. Changes in any of the categories listed below should be reported to ISSS and a new DS-2019 should be requested:

  • Name
  • Country of Citizenship or Country of Permanent Residency
  • Change in Primary Activity and/or Site of Activity
  • Financial Resources
  • Addition or deletion of J-2 dependent(s)
  • U.S. Residential Address  (This can be updated on the University of Minnesota website under OneStop.)

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DS-2019 End Date

The DS-2019 reflects an end date in section 3. Scholars are allowed to participate in a specific program activity (i.e. research, teaching, etc.) as reflected on their DS-2019 up to that date.

  • The end date reflects the duration of the program, as provided by the host department.  The end date may also be tied to the amount of funding available at the time the document was created.
  • If a scholar completes the program activity prior to the end date, the DS-2019 will automatically expire on the date the scholar completes. Scholars have an automatic grace period of 30 days upon the completion of their program to:
    — Depart the United States
    — Apply for a change of visa status
  • If a scholar completes their program activity more than 30 days before the current DS-2019 end date, they need to please notify ISSS of their Permanent Departure, so that we can update our records.
  • Scholars unable to complete their specific program activity by the end date must apply for an Extension before the end date passes.
  • Scholars unable to complete their program activity by the end date and who fail to extend their DS-2019 before it expires will Violate Legal their Status and Overstay their visa.

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Grace Period Eligibility

30-Day Grace Period: DHS regulations automatically provide a 30-day grace period for J-1 scholars who complete their program activity. The 30-day grace period should be calculated from the end date on their DS-2019.

Please Note:  Your MN driver’s license is invalid during the grace period.  Please do not drive with an invalid driver’s license.
 
 
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