Once you are in the United States, your DS is your proof of legal work authorization. If you are looking for work during your exchange visit, you may need to provide your DS to any potential employers.
If you need to change your exchange visit — for example, by extending your stay in the U. Now you understand the Form DS from front to back. Although it can seem complicated at first, this document is fairly simple once you understand all the different codes and abbreviations.
Looking at a sample Form DS might also help you understand all the different sections of this lengthy document, from the biographical information to the travel validations. For more information, check out these resources from Intrax Global Internships:. Whether you need help finding an internship or obtaining your exchange visitor J-1 visa, we have the resources and expertise you need. Join our newsletter and read new posts first.
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Click Open to view the Form DS When the Form displays in the Adobe Reader window, use the scroll bar on the right side of the window to view additional pages of the Form. Click Print on the Adobe Reader toolbar. For those J visitors who are eligible for employment, the DS will be shown to the employer as part of the hiring process. The DS is also needed for a transfer of programs. If a visitor transfers from one J-1 program to another, a new DS is issued by the new school or program before the current DS has expired.
See the Responsible Officer at your program to get more information about the transfer process. If you will be traveling abroad and then returning to the United States to resume your J-1 program, you must take your DS with you.
The DS is required for re-entering the United States and applying for a new visa if you need one. Before your departure from the United States, make sure that you have an unexpired "travel validation" from an adviser at Berkeley International Office on the DS bottom right corner. This signature is valid for one year for multiple visits outside the United States or until the DS expires, whichever is first.
In most cases, a travel validation can be done quickly and easily at Berkeley International Office; however, be sure to plan ahead and get it done several weeks before you depart the United States to avoid the holiday rush see also Travel and Re-entry to the U. Some immigration regulations governing the J-1 status are listed on page 2 of the document.
It is important that J-1 visitors read this page to understand the rules that apply to their stay in the United States. An "end date" was entered into item 3 on page 1 of your DS based on your particular program.
In all cases, proof of sufficient funds will be required to extend your stay in the United States. For some, this documentation may take time to acquire and advance planning is highly encouraged. Please consult with an adviser at Berkeley International Office if you have any questions about your stay in the United States. For procedures on Extension of Program, see the links below:.
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