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Important Documents:

SEVIS 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 Residence
  • Major
  • Degree Program
  • Financial Resources
  • Addition or deletion of J-2 dependent(s)
  • U.S. Residential Address

DS-2019 End Date

The DS-2019 reflects an end date in section 3. Students are allowed to pursue full-time studies toward the completion of the program reflected on their DS-2019 up to that date.

  • The end date may not reflect the actual duration of the program of study.  The end date may be of a shorter duration, it is tied to the amount of funding available at the time the document was created.
  • If a student completes the program of study prior to the end date, the DS-2019 will automatically expire on the date the student completes. Student has an automatic grace period of 30 days upon the completion of studies to:
    • Depart the United States
    • Gain admission to a new program of study and obtain a new DS-2019
    • Apply for a change of visa status
    • Apply for Post-completion or Post-doctoral Academic Training
  • Degree-seeking students unable to complete their program of study by the end date must apply for a Program Extension before the end date passes.
  • Students unable to complete their program of study by the end date and who fail to extend their DS-2019 before it expires will Violate Legal Status and Overstay their visa.
  • Changing from one degree program to another (i.e., MS to PhD, Bachelors to MEd, etc.) requires a new DS-2019 with a new end date

Grace Period Eligibility

30-Day Grace Period: DHS regulations automatically provide a 30-day grace period for J-1 students who complete a program of study. The 30-day grace period should be calculated from the date of completion. Students authorized Post-completion or Post-doctoral Academic Training have a 30-day grace period beginning from the date the Academic Training expires. Students who do not complete a program of study are not eligible for a 30-day grace period.

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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