| 10. |
How do my dependants apply for Extension of Stay? | | | | | |
If your employer files Form I-129, Petition for Alien Worker, for you, then your dependants must file Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and submit any required supporting documents to extend their stay.
If you are filing Form I-539 for your own extension, you may include your dependants (spouse and
any unmarried children under the age of 21) in your application if you are all in the same nonimmigrant category. You may also include your spouse or children in your application if they were given derivative nonimmigrant status. |
| 11. | Who is eligible for Extension of Stay on J-1 visa? |
| | | | | You are eligible to extend your stay on J-1
visa if you: | | | | | |
| • | Are studying full-time at the school mentioned on your Form DS-2019 and making satisfactory academic progress and have adequate funding |  |
| • | Have completed your program of study and wish to participate in an Academic Training Program | |
| • | Are participating in an authorized Academic Training program and, within the established time limits, need an extension to finish the program |
|
| 12. | How do I apply for Extension of Stay on J-1 visa? |
| | | | | To extend your stay in the U.S. on J-1 visa, you must first obtain a new Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status,
from your J-1 Responsible Officer, who will need proof of your eligibility before issuing the Form. |
| 13. | How do my dependants on J-2 status apply for Extension of Stay? | | |
| | | The J-2 status of your dependants is automatically extended based on your Extension of Stay application. However, extension of Work Authorization for J-2 dependents
must be applied for directly to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). |
|
