Extending or Amending Your Status
How to Extend Your Program
- Your DS-2019 must be extended before your current DS-2019 expires.
- Extension of stay for your J status must be coordinated with your employing department.
- Please allow considerable time to gather the appropriate forms and documents process.
- Click here to see step-by-step instructions on how to submit an extension application.
How to Amend Your Program
You need to submit an Amendment Application if the following components of the scholar's program are changing:
- Funding
- Title
- Please email us at ischolars@ucsd.edu or call our office at 858-246-1448.