J-1 Scholar Transfer Out Request

To request a transfer of your SEVIS record, please download and complete this form, read the instructions, and email the form, attaching the required support documentation to international-affairs@uchicago.edu. 

J-1 Transfer eligibility:

• Must be Active in J-1 program

• Must have time remaining in J-1 status:

  • Research Scholar/Professor: 5 years maximum participation

  • Short-Term Scholar: 6 months maximum participation

• Specialist: 1 year maximum participation

• Research or teaching field at new institution must correspond to current "Subject/Field Code Remarks".

• Start date at the new institution must be the day immediately following the last day at UChicago. 

• Must have legitimate offer from Transfer Institution.

• 212e waiver not initiated

• While the transfer is pending, international travel is strongly discouraged. Please consult your adviser if you have international travel plans.