Am I allowed to stay in the US after the expiration date of my DS If I have a 5 years J1 Visa ?
You have a 30 day grace period once your J-1 program ends to depart the U.S. The expiration date on your visa stamp is not determinative.
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You have a 30 day grace period once your J-1 program ends to depart the U.S. The expiration date on your visa stamp is not determinative.
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