J visa holders Please look at your FORM IAP-66. Consult with your departmental faculty host to discuss extension approval. Under unusual circumstances, this may be extended by 6 months in order to bring research to conclusion prior to departure. ITEM 5 tells you the estimated date of program completion. If you have been pursuing a full-time course of study and making normal academic progress, the application should be fairly routine.
Insurance helps pay for medical emergencies or serious illness requiring hospitalization.
The University Student Council sponsored policy through QualChoice is recommended, and provides exceptional coverage for most students at a very low cost. If you have questions about this policy please consult with the Division of Student Health. J1 research visitors and faculty also are required to purchase adequate insurance for themselves and dependents. The U.S. Information Agency, the federal authority that sets standards for the Exchange Visitor Program for all institutional sponsors in the U.S, has mandated this. Please direct any inquiries about the details of the insurance requirement to Ms. Louis.