J-1 Trainee Extension

Requests for extensions must be submitted to ISSS at least three weeks before the program end date listed on the trainee's DS-2019. A training program may be extended to a maximum duration of 12 months.

The following information is required to process an extension:

• A signed Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP, Form DS-7002), for the extension period
• An ARS IAPU screen completed for extension and processed through the department to ISSS
• Proof of further finances for the extension period.
• Proof of continuous medical insurance
• Current SEVIS verification