Maintaining J-1 status involves more than meeting academic requirements. Throughout
your program, you may need to update your immigration record, travel internationally,
maintain required health insurance coverage, report changes to your personal information,
or address other immigration-related matters. This section provides guidance on travel,
J-2 dependents, health insurance requirements, immigration record updates, the J-1
home residency requirement (212(e)), sponsorship transfers, and replacing lost or
stolen documents. Understanding these responsibilities will help you maintain compliance
with J-1 regulations and successfully manage your immigration record throughout your
time at Stony Brook University.
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Travel
Find guidance on traveling during your J-1 program, including required documents,
travel signatures, visa considerations, and how to prepare for re-entry to the United
States. You will also find information on visa revalidation, SEVIS fee and visa application
steps, and current travel alerts that may affect your plans.
Find information on bringing J-2 dependents to the U.S., including eligibility, required
documents, and how to maintain their status while you are in your J-1 program.
Understand your required health insurance coverage, including minimum federal requirements,
enrollment options, and how to maintain continuous coverage for yourself and your
dependents.
Learn how to update your on-campus, local, and foreign addresses to stay compliant
with federal reporting requirements. You must report address changes within 10 days
to maintain your J-1 status.
Learn how to update your legal name on university records and immigration documents.
This page outlines required steps to ensure your Form DS-2019 matches your passport.
Learn whether you are subject to the 212(e) requirement, what it means for your future
immigration options, and how it may limit your ability to change status or apply for
certain visas.
Learn how to transfer your J-1 program sponsorship to Stony Brook University, including
eligibility requirements, timelines, and steps to coordinate with your current sponsor.
Get step-by-step guidance on what to do if your passport, visa, DS-2019, or other
immigration documents are lost or stolen, and how to request replacements.
