Current J-1 Students
This section covers important information for current J-1 international students at UC Santa Cruz.
Maintaining your Immigration Status: J-1
Maintain Valid Documents |
You are required by law to keep all of your immigration documentation up to date while you are a student. |
Maintaining a Full Time Course Load |
Federal immigration regulations require you to be enrolled full-time for the duration of your program at UCSC to maintain J-1 status. |
Address Update Requirement
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You are legally required to notify ISSS of any address changes within 10 days.
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SEVIS Transfer out of UCSC
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To transfer SEVIS records, you will need to work with both ISSS and the international office at your new school. |
Program Extension
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If you are not able to finish your programs by the end date noted on your DS-2019, but have maintained J-1 status, you may request an extension of their program. |
Shorten Program/Finish Early |
As studies progress, you might complete all courses required for your degree before the end date listed on your DS-2019. |
Change Status |
There are specific responsibilities you have when changing their status. |
Employment
Employment |
Detailed information on what approvals are necessary before beginning to work in the U.S.
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SSN/ITIN
SSN/ITIN |
Information for both students and scholars on how to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Tax ID Number (ITIN), including who is eligible, what documents you need, and where to apply.
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Travel
Travel and Reentry |
Information about restrictions and requirements, documentation, and planning travel.
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UCSC Campus Requirements
Friends, Family, and Dependents
Adding a Dependent |
Spouses and children of J-1 students are allowed to stay in the United States in J-2 status for the duration of the J-1 student's studies, including any post-completion AT.
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Inviting Friends and Family |
There may be occasions throughout your time at UC Santa Cruz when you want to invite extended relatives or friends to visit you in the United States. They will require a B-2 (Visitor for Pleasure) visa to enter the U.S. |