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J-1 Intern/Trainee Extension
J-1 Intern/Trainee Extension
Extensions are limited and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If an extension is deemed appropriate by ISSS, the request for the extension must be submitted at least three months in advance. A training program may be extended to a maximum duration of 12 months.
The following information is required to process an extension:
- Contact ISSS to see if the visitor is eligible for an extension
- A signed Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP, Form DS-7002), for the extension period
- Proof of further finances for the extension period.
- Proof of continuous medical insurance