Are you leaving the U.S. during your program?
- Is your visa currently expired / will it be expired before you plan to re-enter the U.S.? If yes, consider visa appointment availability and processing time.
- Do you have a Valid Travel Endorsement, that is less than 1 year old from the time you plan to re-enter the U.S.? If not, it will need to be endorsed BEFORE you leave the U.S. Look at the bottom right of your DS-2019.If unsure, please contact the J-1 Advisor.
- When making the decision to leave the US, please know that Travel Bans and other immigration situations change rapidly. Please refer to and continue to monitor immigration updates.
*If you need a Travel Endorsment, E-Mail the J-1 Advisor at least 14 days BEFORE leaving the U.S.
Please note that if you require a Travel Endorsement and have already left the U.S. or do not contact us within 14 days of departing the U.S., you could be required to pay for DS-2019 shipping to your home country. Contact the J-1 Advisor for shipping instructions.