Current J-1 students | Office of Global Initiatives

As a J-1 student at NJIT it is your responsibility to ensure that you are complying with all U.S. federal regulations and requirements of your immigration status.

If you have any questions about these requirements, contact the Office of Global Initiatives to ensure that you receive the most up to date and accurate information available.

Please review the information provided regarding J-1 Student Status and requirements carefully.

COVID-19 Outbreak - Frequently Asked Questions

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What should I do if my program is ending and I want to return home, but there are no commercially available flights or my country is currently prohibiting all inbound travel?

We strongly recommend that you proactively reach out to your embassy if you are unable to book return flights home. A growing number of embassies are posting special communications on their websites and social media for visitors (students, tourists, scholars, and others) in order to make contact with them. Some foreign governments are registering citizens who are seeking flights home.

Remember: You must keep NJIT notified of all travel plans.

During the COVID-19 crisis will I still have a 30 day grace period? Can I still travel within the US during my grace period?

Yes, you still technically have a 30-day grace period following the program end date. However, we strongly encourage you to follow CDC guidance and consider health, safety, and welfare implications for travel at this time.

Am I required to extend my insurance if my program was extended for 60 days? Who must pay for the extra insurance?

Yes, you must extend your insurance coverage for the entire duration of your program, including the 30-day grace period. If you purchased your own insurance you must pay for this extension.

If an exchange visitor decides to return home, can the 2-year home residency rule be waived?

At this time there is no guidance from USCIS that the 2-year rule will be waived so students and scholars should operate under the assumption that it is still in effect.

What visa services are currently available at U.S. embassies and consulates?

U.S. embassies and consulates suspended all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services. Routine visa services will resume as soon as possible, but a specific date at this time cannot be provided. Note that an exchange visitor currently on an exchange program whose visa has expired and who does not plan to travel outside of the U.S. does not need to renew his or her visa.

Whom can I contact if I have questions about my J-1 status?

You can contact the Office of Global Initiatives at global@njit.edu. In addition, the Department of State has also shared additional information on their website.