J1 2013 travel dates

13 November, 2012

The US State Department has decided to change the dates for DS-2019 (work permit) validity from the date currently set at the 1st June - 30th September to the 15th May - 15th September. That still gives maximum four months validity and also facilitates those students who finish exams mid May and wish to begin their J1 earlier. There is no change to the 30 days grace period.