Transferring From Emory
A J-1 student may transfer from one designated program to another program, provided that s/he will pursue his/her original Exchange Visitor objective.
Eligibility
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The student is in good academic standing and has maintained his/her immigration status.
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The student is within the time limits specified in part 3 of his/her current Form DS-2019.
Procedures
The Responsible Officer at the new school will require verification of the student's status as well as institutional information from the current school prior to issuing a new Form DS-2019.
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Student informs current Responsible Office (RO, your International Student Advisor) of intent to transfer.
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SEVIS Transfer Out: Discuss the date of actual transfer with current program RO. Current RO will determine the best date to set for releasing the student from current program. NOTE: This date must be ON OR PRIOR to the current program end date on the Form DS-2019, if the student remains in the United States between programs.
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New RO may request that current RO complete a Transfer Form that will include information necessary to complete the transfer process. The RO at the new institution will then have access to and retrieve the student's SEVIS record. A new Form DS-2019 will be created by the RO at the new school.
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Student must check in and report to the new school within 30 days of the new program start date to make the official transfer final.
Note: Exchange Visitors should exercise caution when considering a transfer. Because the Department of State requires students to maintain the original objective throughout the Exchange Visitor program, transfer in J status must be carefully reviewed by the student and Responsible Officers from both institutions.