Transfer out to Another University

In general, Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品ors in J-1 status under the Research Scholar, Professor, or Short-Term Scholar category may transfer to another university if: 

  • They will be engaged in research and/or teaching in the same subject area at the new institution. 
    • An Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品or may not change their area of research or teaching.
  • They have sufficient time within the maximum duration of program participation allowed for the Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品or category. 
    • Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品ors in the research scholar or professor categories are permitted a maximum program duration of five years. For example, if the Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品or spends three years with one sponsor, they will have only two years of eligibility remaining with their new sponsoring institution.
    • Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品ors in the short-term scholar category are permitted a maximum program duration of six months. For example, if the Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品or spends three months with one sponsor, they will have only three months of eligibility remaining with their new sponsoring institution.
  • There can be no gap in between Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品or program dates at the two institutions.
    • Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品or transfers are "seamless" in that the transfer of sponsorship from one sponsor to the other sponsor takes place immediately. The new sponsor must agree to take over sponsorship the day after the current sponsor agrees to end their sponsorship.
    • The transfer out date must be on or before the end date indicated on the Form DS-2019.
    • Because Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品or program dates (i.e., the start and end dates) do not always align exactly with actual activities, Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品ors should consult with advisors in the ISSS offices at both institutions in order to determine the best possible transfer date. 
  • Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品ors are responsible for maintaining continuous health insurance coverage during the transfer process. 
  • Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品ors are not eligible to transfer once the U.S. Department of State has recommended a waiver of the 212(e) Two-Year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement.

An Exchange 兔子先生传媒文化作品or in J-1 status who wishes to transfer to another university in the U.S. should complete the 兔子先生传媒文化作品 Transfer Out (Scholar) eform in the MyISSS portal.