Extensions

If the sponsoring department wishes to extend the J-1 scholar's appointment/affiliation with Baylor University, they must complete a new Visiting Scientist/Scholar Agreement in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research for any scholar with outside funding or receiving some Baylor funding. Temporary, full-time scholars contracted with Baylor are exempt. The Visiting Scientist/Scholar Agreement must be approved before ISSS can extend the DS-2019. Notice should be given at least six weeks before the current J-1 status expires (section 3 of Form DS-2019).

Keep in mind that the same criteria required for the initial appointment must be maintained or met in order to extend the appointment.

To process a J-1 extension, ISSS will need the following documentation:

1. 1. A new, signed and approved Visiting Scholar Agreement
2. 2. A letter from the sponsoring professor requesting an extension, including:
3. The J-1 Exchange Visitor's BU ID
4. The specific dates of the extension
5. The specific amount of university funding, if applicable
6. If insurance benefits are included
7. 3. Verification of the amount and source of funding if scholar does not have Baylor funding.
8. 4. Verification Baylor's J-1 health insurance coverage for the scholar and their dependents.
9. 5. Copies of passport, I-94 and current DS-2019.

Note: J-1 Exchange Visitors may only extend their program within the maximum time allowed.