Extension Request for J-1 Exchange Visitor
(Completed by Sponsoring Department)
If you wish to extend the DS-2019 for J-1 exchange visitors engaging in research or teaching,
please complete this request form, sign, and submit it along with a copy of an updated invitation
or offer letter to the Office of International Students and Scholars.
U.S. Department of State regulations dictate the length of time each type of J-1 category may
stay. J-1 exchange visitors under the “short-term” category may stay in the U.S. for a maximum
of 6 months (with no further extension available), while J-1 exchange visitors processed under
the “research scholar” or “professor” categories may stay in the U.S. engaging in their research
and teaching responsibilities for a maximum of 5 years.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The PI or supervisor is responsible for export control compliance. All visa extensions require
export control approval. A new approval must be obtained through the Export Control office
before the extension request is granted:
Visitor’s Name: ___________________________
____________________
(Last/Family)
(First/Given)
Period of Extension Requested: From: ______________ To: ______________
(mm/dd/yyyy)
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Amount of monthly financial support from WVU and/or
other source for the extended period:
$_____________ / month
(Note: if the funding source is not from WVU, an updated
financial verification document is required.)
Sponsoring Department: ___________________________________________________
Title: ________________________
Supervisor: __________________________ _____________________ _________________
(Name)
(Phone)
(Email)
Signature: ______________________________________ ______________________
(Date)
Code of Federal Regulations Title 22 §62.43