Resources

As a student participating in an exchange or sponsored program, you no doubt want to make the most of your experience here at Iowa. In our J-1 student section, you’ll find information on adjusting to life in Iowa, academic resources, maintaining your status, and more.

Maintaining Status

• J-1 Regulations Overview
• Two-Year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement - 212(e)
• Address Update Requirement
• Dropping Courses and Withdrawals
• Part-Time Authorization & Enrollment Requirements
• Medical Condition Part-Time Authorization
• Delaying Graduation and Program Completion
• Program Extension
• Change of Degree Level
• Change of Status to F-1, J-1, F-2, or J-2
• Notice of Changing from F/J Status to New Immigration Status (H-1B, green card, etc)
• Transferring Away
• Request DS2019 After Less Than 12 Month Absence
• Reinstatement
• Release of Information
• Request Copies of Documents
• Legal Issues (Non-Immigration)

Family and Friends

• Inviting Spouse and/or Children to the U.S.
• Same-Sex Marriage and Domestic Partner Information
• Inviting Relatives and Friends to the US
• Extension for B Visitors
• J-2 employment

Academic and Cultural Resources

• Student Life and Activities
• Academic Resources
• Study Spaces
• Cultural Adjustment
• Life in Iowa
• Career Services
• Student Policies & Regulations
• Mental Health

Undergraduates

• Academic Advising Center
• Connecting to Campus
• Resources for Students
• Academic Resource Center
• Tutor Iowa

Graduates/Professionals

• Graduate College
• UI Grad Guide