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Transfer Procedures

Transfer Out (from GSU to another J-1 sponsor)

J-1 scholars who wish to transfer from Georgia State University to another J-1 sponsor may do so as long as:

  • The transfer is consistent with the goals of the original program objective at Georgia State
  • The J-1 scholar is currently in valid program status
  • The transfer will not extend the scholar's stay beyond the permissible time for his/her category
  • The transfer occurs BEFORE the expiration date on the J-1 scholar's current DS-2019 form.

If you wish to transfer out of GSU to another program sponsor, please call 404-413-2070 make an appointment to speak with the J-1 Scholar Advisor in ISSS.

Transfer In (coming to GSU from another J-1 sponsor)

If you are currently a J-1 scholar at another program/university, and you wish to transfer your J-1 sponsorship to Georgia State, please contact your prospective GSU host department to intiate the process.