Departmental Responsibilities When J-1 Scholars Exit the Program

Departure & Grace Period

• Notice of Departure: Departments must notify the OISVS when a J-1 scholar's academic program comes to an end, whether that's the planned completion date or an earlier date. Email Lucy Dawson with the details at lld09a@acu.edu.

• Grace Period: J-1 scholars and J-2 dependents may remain in the U.S. for 30 days after the DS-2019 end date. However, re-entry in J-1 or J-2 status is not allowed during this grace period.

• J-2 Dependent Departure: If a J-2 dependent leaves the U.S. before the J-1 scholar and does not plan to return in J-2 status, the J-1 scholar must notify OISVS immediately.