Enrollment Services

J-1 Scholars

Extension Procedures
Follow these procedures if you need to extend your permission to stay at Georgia State University to accomplish your original program objective as a J-1 exchange visitor.
Getting your Visa at the Embassy

Remember these 10 points when going to the U.S. embassy for your visa.

Incidental Employment

All non-immigrants in the U.S. should know and follow immigration regulations related to employment.

Transfer Procedures

J-1 exchange visitors may be allowed to switch program sponsors via this process.

Travel Procedures
Instructions for Exchange Visitors traveling outside the U.S. or domestically
Two-Year Residency

Some exchange visitors must spend at least two years in their home country before coming back to the U.S. for a long-term stay.

Benefits & Taxes

Find out who to contact for questions about employment benefits and filing your taxes.