Office of International Education

Departure Grace Period

J visitors (and their dependant family members) have a 30 day "grace period" after completion or termination of the program in which to complete and take care of personal matters. This may include travel within the United States.

Persons in H-1B status (and their family members) do not have a "grace period" and are expected to change to another status or exit the United States immediately upon completion or termination of the approved H work. Please make an appointment to meet with the Foreign Scholar Advisor in OIE if you have questions or concerns about immigration or visa matters at the end of your stay.

Last Updated On: September 5th, 2006