Transfer Procedures

Transfer Out (from Georgia State University to another J-1 sponsor)

J-1 scholars who wish to transfer from Georgia State University to another J-1 sponsor may do so as long as:

• The transfer is consistent with the goals of the original program objective at Georgia State
• The J-1 scholar is currently in valid program status
• The transfer will not extend the scholar’s stay beyond the permissible duration for his/her category
• The transfer occurs BEFORE the expiration date on the J-1 scholar’s current DS-2019 form.

If you wish to transfer out of Georgia State University to another program sponsor, please complete the e-Forms via iStart Limited Services.  For instructions on how to access these forms, please follow the instructions HERE.

Transfer In (coming to Georgia State University from another J-1 sponsor)

If you are currently a J-1 scholar at another program/university, and you wish to transfer your J-1 sponsorship to Georgia State, please contact your prospective Georgia State host department to initiate the process.