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.