{"id":19311,"date":"2021-01-15T15:41:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T20:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/?page_id=19311"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:32:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:32:50","slug":"j-2-work-authorization","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/j-2-work-authorization\/","title":{"rendered":"J-2 Work Authorization"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id19311_096e48-25{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_096e48-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_096e48-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_096e48-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id19311_735ded-fb > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-size:px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone um-UMTabsBlue\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id19311_735ded-fb kt-tabs-has-5-tabs kt-active-tab-3 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list kb-tabs-list-columns kb-tab-title-columns-4\"><li id=\"tab-immigrationampvisainformation\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-immigrationampvisainformation\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Immigration &amp; Visa Information<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-arrivalinformation\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-arrivalinformation\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Arrival information<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-orientationmaterials\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-orientationmaterials\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Orientation Materials<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-forcurrentscholars\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-forcurrentscholars\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">For Current Scholars<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-statusamptravel\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-5 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-statusamptravel\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Status &amp; Travel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tabec294b-9a\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p>Scholars taking part in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program (except Canadians) must apply at a United States Consulate or Embassy in order to obtain a J-1 visa. The following items must be presented at the interview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Form DS-2019 (certificate of eligibility issued by the University of Maine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of SEVIS 901 fee payment. Please see the Web links below for further information about Visas and the SEVIS Fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage certificate and\/or birth certificates if applying for J-2 for spouse and\/or children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholars with J-1 status who are transferring from an educational institution in the United States should consult with the exchange visitor program sponsor at their present institution for instructions on the Immigration Service\u2019s transfer process. This should be done as early as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tabae2cc8-dd\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p>J-1 Scholars cam enter the US up to 30 days prior to the program start date and no later than 30 days from the program start date.&nbsp; If you arrive early, keep in mind that you may not begin your program activities until the start date listed on your DS2019.&nbsp; If your arrival is delayed please contact the Office of International Programs so that we can amend your program dates and issue a new DS2019.&nbsp; Please email umaineimmigration@maine.edu or call (207) 581-2905 for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After arrival J-1 Scholars must complete a&nbsp; check-in and orientation process with the International Programs representative within the first week and no later than 30 days from the program start date. Failure to check in may result in cancellation of the program in SEVIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete the check-in process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit the information form and required documents through&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/eoip.um.maine.edu\/\">the e-OIP portal<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/information-visiting-scholars-researchers\/#instructions\">(instructions available below<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make an appointment with Sarah Joughin, Associate Director of OIP for an orientation and check-in meeting. The check in process takes about 30 minutes.&nbsp; To schedule an appointment&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sarah-joughin.youcanbook.me\/\">click here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/01\/J-Scholar-Arrival-Checklist-Jan2021-1.pdf\">J Scholar Arrival Checklist&nbsp;<\/a>as a guide for the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Instructions for submitting J-1 Scholar New Arrival Check-in (NO University of Maine ID)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/eoip.um.maine.edu\/\">eoip.um.maine.edu<\/a>&nbsp;and click \u201cLimited Services Login\u201d near the bottom of the page.&nbsp; Use the ID and PIN information issued for your original application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cJ-1 Scholar Services\u201d in the menu on the left side of the screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cJ-1 Scholar New Arrival Check-in\u201d and enter your information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Instructions for submitting J-1 Scholar New Arrival Check-in (with University of Maine ID)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/eoip.um.maine.edu\/\">eoip.um.maine.edu<\/a>&nbsp;and click \u201cLogin\u201d and use your @maine.edu credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cJ-1 Scholar Services\u201d in the menu on the left side of the screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cJ-1 Scholar New Arrival Check-in\u201d and enter your information.<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2022\/06\/J1-check-in-form-screenshot.jpg\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab6a45ef-34\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_da5c29-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_da5c29-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/01\/J-Scholar-Arrival-Checklist-Jan2021-1.pdf\">J Scholar Arrival Checklist<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_ce756b-db .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_ce756b-db .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_ce756b-db kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/resource\/exchange-visitor-program-welcome-brochure-published-may-2022\/\">Exchange Visitor Program Welcome Brochure (pub. May 2022)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_1de841-9a .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_1de841-9a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_1de841-9a kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/01\/3-Cigna-Enrollment-Form.pdf\">Cigna Enrollment form<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_d30339-e6 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_d30339-e6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_d30339-e6 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/01\/SOS-brochure-1.pdf\">SOS brochure<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_1613d3-d0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_1613d3-d0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_1613d3-d0 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_899748-34.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_899748-34 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/01\/10-Information-for-Parents.pdf\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Information for Parents<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-5 kt-inner-tab2e2851-4f\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p>The key to maintaining your J-1 status is making sure that you report any changes to your residential address, ensure that your DS2019 is valid and that you are performing the states program activities stated in your application.&nbsp; If leaving the US be sure to obtain a travel signature from OIP to prevent delays when reentering the country.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19311_25e117-f4{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19311_25e117-f4 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns19311_25e117-f4\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e22e21-0d.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e22e21-0d.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfAD_aGqGOed4PuIQV-fgf-RT1_X4SrW9MR-Ji219zXCMsm8Q\/viewform\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Address Update<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_c72a99-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_c72a99-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_c72a99-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_626941-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_626941-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_626941-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_626941-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_626941-8d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_626941-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_626941-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_626941-8d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_02ad2c-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_02ad2c-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_02ad2c-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:60px;padding-right:170px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:170px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_02ad2c-e8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_02ad2c-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_02ad2c-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_02ad2c-e8 alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_0abd33-a5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_5e7d61-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_5e7d61-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_5e7d61-fb\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_5e7d61-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_5e7d61-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_5e7d61-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_5e7d61-fb img.kb-inline-image, 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.kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_f2338c-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_f2338c-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_f2338c-af > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_f2338c-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_f2338c-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_f2338c-af alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_58a018-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_58a018-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19311_a53aa7-d5{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19311_a53aa7-d5 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns19311_a53aa7-d5\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a0a009-23.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_a0a009-23 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/visa\/questions\/policy\/policy_4433.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">U.S. Visa Policies and Procedures<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_69800f-f1.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_69800f-f1 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/visa\/frvi\/denials\/denials_1361.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Visa Denials<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a13c7e-c3.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a13c7e-c3.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a13c7e-c3.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a13c7e-c3.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_a13c7e-c3.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_a13c7e-c3 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ice.gov\/sevis\/i901\/index.htm\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">SEVIS 901 Fee<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_8730e9-26.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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.kb-btn19311_8730e9-26.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_8730e9-26.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_8730e9-26.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_8730e9-26.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_8730e9-26.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_8730e9-26.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_8730e9-26 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/travel\/tips\/embassies\/embassies_1214.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">U.S. Consulates Worldwide<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_340504-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_340504-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_340504-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_340504-40{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_340504-40 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_340504-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_340504-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_340504-40 alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_f75e3c-b5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_9545f5-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_9545f5-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_9545f5-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:60px;padding-right:170px;padding-bottom:75px;padding-left:170px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_9545f5-d9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_9545f5-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_9545f5-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_9545f5-d9 alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_a487db-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_a487db-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_a487db-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_a487db-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_a487db-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_a487db-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_a487db-28{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_a487db-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_a487db-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_a487db-28\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_9a1a9f-69\">J-1 Scholar DS-2019 Extension<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id19311_75e926-bb{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_75e926-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_75e926-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_75e926-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_75e926-bb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_75e926-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_75e926-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_75e926-bb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_f9ea18-b8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>A J-1 Scholar may request to extend the program under the following circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>a) the faculty host or advisor approves the extension<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>b) sufficient funding is available ($1500\/month + additional for dependents)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>c) the J-1 program category allows for additional time<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of International Programs must approve the extension request.&nbsp; To submit an extension request login in to the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/eoip.um.maine.edu\/\">e-OIP portal<\/a>&nbsp;and select the J-1 Scholar Services menu and then the Extension Request form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong>&nbsp;you will be required to upload financial documents if your funding does not come from your faculty host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need assistance logging in to e-OIP please contact umaineimmigration@maine.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_3e5c4d-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_3e5c4d-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_3e5c4d-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_3e5c4d-24{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(8,46,88) 0%,rgb(65,118,161) 100%);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_3e5c4d-24 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_3e5c4d-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_3e5c4d-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:175px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_3e5c4d-24 alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_ae4c4d-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_ae4c4d-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_ae4c4d-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_ae4c4d-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_ae4c4d-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_ae4c4d-88 > 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all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_c0653e-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:55px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_c0653e-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_c0653e-f7 alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_fb06fc-ed\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_a7522c-80\">Adding J-2 Dependant(s)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id19311_9526a6-8f{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_9526a6-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_9526a6-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_9526a6-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_9526a6-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_9526a6-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_9526a6-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_9526a6-8f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_2de7e3-0d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Dependents of J-1 scholars include spouses and children. J-2 dependents are allowed to stay in the U.S. in J-2 status for the duration of the J-1 scholar\u2019s program. J-2 dependents are allowed to study part-time or full-time and can request U.S. work authorization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic partners&nbsp;are not eligible for J-2 status and must obtain their own status in the U.S. (such as B visitor or business traveler, studying full-time in F-1 or J-1 status, or obtaining a work visa status through employment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>J-2 dependents are added to the J-1s SEVIS record and given their own DS-2019s.&nbsp; They use the DS-2019s to apply for a J-2 visa at an embassy or consulate abroad, or to apply to change status in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that there may be additional financial requirements in order to bring J-2 dependents to the US. If you submitted proof of funding for exactly $1,500 per month then you will need to report an additional $450 per month for the first dependent and an additional $150 for each dependent thereafter (so, to bring a spouse and two children it would require an additional $750 per month). This proof of funding should be uploaded to the J-2 dependent request form on Sunapsis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To request DS-2019 forms for dependents, the J-1 scholar must complete the \u201cJ-2 Dependent information form\u201d under J-1 Scholar Services in<a href=\"https:\/\/eoip.um.maine.edu\/istart\/controllers\/start\/start.cfm\">&nbsp;synapses<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_0b11a4-81\"><strong>J-2 Work Authorization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are the J-2 dependent of a J-1 Exchange Visitor, you can apply for work authorization through&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/uscis.gov\/\">US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)<\/a>. This page will guide you through the application process, which can take 3-4 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Guidelines<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19311_08f495-5d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_70cafc-83 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_70cafc-83\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">At the time that you mail the application, you must be physically present in the United States and must hold valid J-2 status, and the Exchange Visitor must hold a valid J-1 status, as shown on your I-94 Arrival\/Departure record.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_29e1bb-c4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_29e1bb-c4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Your income may not be used to support the J-1 Exchange Visitor.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_28eed0-eb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_28eed0-eb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">USCIS usually authorizes work until the expiration of the J-1 Exchange Visitor\u2019s permission to stay in the United States. To find that date, look at item 3 of the J-1 Exchange Visitor\u2019s DS-2019, \u201cCertificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status.\u201d It is up to the discretion of the officer to decide the validity of the employment authorization document (EAD card).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_3b83dc-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_3b83dc-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Providing office or work space in an area that is within close proximity to other regular staff within your department.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_f96681-80 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_f96681-80\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">You may work only after you have obtained your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS. The EAD is an identification card with your photograph, personal information and start and end dates&nbsp;of your permission to work. Note the end date and ensure that, if you need an extension, you apply in plenty&nbsp;of time so as not to have a gap in your employment authorization. The approval of your extension request may take 3-4 months.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_a18579-37 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19311_a18579-37\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">With J-2 work authorization, you may work part-time or full-time, at any job, for any employer. There is no legal limit to the amount that you may earn.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps to Apply for J-2 Work Authorization<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_c831ae-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_c831ae-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_c831ae-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_c831ae-c1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_c831ae-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_c831ae-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_c831ae-c1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_73e74e-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_73e74e-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_73e74e-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_73e74e-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_73e74e-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_73e74e-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_73e74e-06{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id19311_b1ccff-31 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-size:px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone um-UMTabsBlue\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id19311_b1ccff-31 kt-tabs-has-5-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list kb-tabs-list-columns kb-tab-title-columns-4\"><li id=\"tab-step1assembleyourdocuments\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-step1assembleyourdocuments\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Step 1: Assemble your documents<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-step2mailyourapplication\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-step2mailyourapplication\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Step 2: Mail your application<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-step3trackyourapplication\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-step3trackyourapplication\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Step 3: Track your application<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-step4waitforyouapproval\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-step4waitforyouapproval\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Step 4: Wait for you Approval<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-step5renewyourworkauthorization\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-5 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-step5renewyourworkauthorization\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Step 5: Renew your work authorization<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab33fe77-62\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/forms\/i-765.pdf\">Form I-765 \u201cApplication for Employment Authorization\u201d<\/a>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Do&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;submit this form electronically. Please carefully read and follow the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/forms\/i-765instr.pdf\">instructions<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;Form I-765 that are provided by USCIS, and also note the following:<br>Make sure to mark one of the boxes where it asks, \u201cI am applying for\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OIP recommends you type the application on your computer, then print and sign.&nbsp; If you cannot, be sure to print clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>#1. Use your entire name as it appears on your passport and DS-2019 and spell out your middle name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>#3. Enter your address in the Orono area. We recommend that you include the last 4 digits to the end of your zip code to help with mail delivery of the EAD card.&nbsp; Check&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/zip4.usps.com\/zip4\/welcome.jsp\">the U.S. Postal Service website<\/a>&nbsp;to look up your full zip code.&nbsp; If, for some reason, your United States address during the period of application will not be in Maine, ask OIP how to proceed. If you might be moving and decide to use a friend\u2019s address, where your name is not on the mailbox, you should write \u201cc\/o\u201d (for \u201cin care of\u201d) and your friend\u2019s name all on the same line with the street address. Make sure your name (or your friend\u2019s name) is on the mailbox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>#14. Enter the eleven-digit serial number from your electronic I-94 record or paper I-94 card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>#19. Enter \u201cJ-2 dependent\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>#20. Enter (c)(5), and leave the third set of parentheses blank. Above the three sets of parentheses, write \u201cJ-2 work permission\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure all questions on the form have an answer. If a question is not applicable to you, then write N\/A (N\/A = \u201cNot Applicable\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A letter (see&nbsp;<strong>sample<\/strong>) from you, the J-2 applicant, to the USCIS Service Center requesting work permission. You should include the following:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The reason you want want to work, some worthwhile interest, or activity that might include family travel or recreational or cultural activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof that your earnings are not necessary for the J-1 Exchange Visitor\u2019s support. Your letter should indicate the sources and amount of the J-1 Exchange Visitor\u2019s support, and include a short budget or statement of family expenses to demonstrate that his or her resources are adequate without any income from your employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;Two photos to the standards of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/passport\/pptphotoreq\/pptphotoreq_5333.html\">Department of State specifications<\/a>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These pictures are the passport style photos in color.&nbsp; On the back of each photo, lightly print your name and date of birth with a pencil. Put the photos into a small envelope and staple it to the top of Form I-765. Be sure to include&nbsp;<em>new<\/em>&nbsp;pictures, ie, pictures that have not been used with a previous immigration application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. A check for the filing fee (see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-765\">USCIS website<\/a>&nbsp;for the current fee) made payable to \u201cU.S. Department of Homeland Security.\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. A photocopy of the J-1\u2019s DS-2019, \u201cCertificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status.\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Documentation of you and your spouse\u2019s I-94:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/I94\/#\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBP website<\/a>&nbsp;to retrieve and print out a copy of your electronic Form I-94<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. A photocopy of your own DS-2019.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Photocopies of the identity pages of your passport. This includes the page that has your photograph and biographic information.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. A copy of your last EAD, front and back, if you are applying for a renewal of your J-2 work permission.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/files\/form\/g-1145.pdf\">Form G-1145<\/a>&nbsp;(Optional)&nbsp;By completing this form, you can&nbsp;elect to receive an email and\/or text message from USCIS notifying&nbsp;you that&nbsp;your application has been accepted.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tabcdd0f8-89\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p>Consult the USCIS&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-765-addresses\">website<\/a>&nbsp;to find out the specific address where to send your application.&nbsp; Your application category is (c)5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that you use the U.S. Postal Service\u2019s certified mail, return receipt requested or use a courier service such as FedEx or UPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USCIS states that your application will be processed more quickly if sent to the post office box rather than to the street address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Before you mail, make photocopies\/scan of your entire application plus supporting documents, and keep them with your mailing receipt.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab845bbe-63\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_7cedfa-dc\">Approximately 2-4 weeks after mailing your application, USCIS will send you a notice of receipt on Form I-797.&nbsp; You can check for updates to your case and sign up to receive email notifications online at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/egov.uscis.gov\/cris\/jsps\/index.jsp\">USCIS Case Status website<\/a>. If you filed&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/files\/form\/g-1145.pdf\">Form G-1145<\/a>&nbsp;with your application, you will also receive text and\/or email updates on your case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tabb826b4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p>Wait 3-4 months while your application is pending at USCIS. Once you receive your EAD, you can start working.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-5 kt-inner-tab2791bd-fe\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p><em>Apply early:&nbsp;<\/em>If your current EAD expires before you receive the renewal, you will have to stop working and wait until it arrives. You can apply for renewal of your work authorization no more than&nbsp;120 days&nbsp;before your card expires. Note that before applying for a new EAD, you and your J-1 Exchange Visitor may have to extend your permission to stay.&nbsp; More information is available on the&nbsp;extension page&nbsp;for scholars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Important Items<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Security Number<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;(SSN)<\/strong>: To begin paying you, your employer will need your Social Security&nbsp;<strong><em>number<\/em><\/strong>, which you can obtain by applying for a Social Security&nbsp;<strong><em>card<\/em><\/strong>. You will need the following documents to apply for your SSN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/01\/4-SSN-Application.pdf\">SSN Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/01\/4.1-Statement-of-Claimant-or-Other-Person-comp.pdf\">Statement of Claimant or Other Person<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/01\/4.2-How-to-Apply-COVID.pdf\">How to Apply for SSN during pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DS-2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I-94 (<a href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/I94\/#\/recent-search\">click here<\/a>&nbsp;to get an electronic copy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USCIS Form I-9, \u201cEmployment Eligibility Verification.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;When you begin work, you and your employer must complete Form I-9, which requires you to document both your identity and your authorization to work. For Form I-9, your EAD card is acceptable proof of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Security taxes:&nbsp;<\/strong>As a J-2 dependent you are subject to Social Security (F.I.C.A.) taxes on your earnings. This is in contrast to J-1 students, who are exempt from Social Security (F.I.C.A.) taxes for their first five years in the United States, as long as they continue to declare non-resident status for tax purposes (see&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p519.pdf\">Internal Revenue Service Publication 519<\/a>, \u201cU.S. Tax Guide for Aliens\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Federal, state, and local taxes:&nbsp;<\/strong>Your earnings as a J-2 dependent will be subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes; also, employers are required by law to withhold those taxes from your paychecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Federal, state, and local taxes:&nbsp;<\/strong>Your earnings as a J-2 dependent will be subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes, and employers are required by law to withhold those taxes from your paychecks. By April 15 of each year, you must file a federal income tax return and a Form 8843, \u201cStatement for Exempt Individuals,\u201d covering the prior calendar year \u2013&nbsp; whether you owe more taxes or not. OIP usually sponsors tax workshops each spring year, and you can access some tax information and resources on our website.&nbsp;<strong><em>However, OIP staff members are not able to answer tax questions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_171707-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_171707-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_171707-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:172px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_171707-46{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_171707-46 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_171707-46 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_d7f18a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_d7f18a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_d7f18a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_d7f18a-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_d7f18a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_d7f18a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_d7f18a-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_e0d635-54\">For Faculty &amp; Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id19311_0c6b77-45{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_0c6b77-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_0c6b77-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_0c6b77-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_0c6b77-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_0c6b77-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_0c6b77-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19311_0c6b77-45 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_3c953c-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_3c953c-45\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The University of Maine welcomes international faculty and staff. The Office of International Programs at the University of Maine provides a number of immigration and support services to international faculty and staff prior to arrival and during their employment at UMaine.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19311_07f0ff-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19311_07f0ff-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19311_07f0ff-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19311_07f0ff-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19311_07f0ff-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19311_369dc7-11{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19311_369dc7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19311_369dc7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19311_369dc7-11\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:2px;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:35px;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid 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.kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#fff;background:#082e58;border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#fff;background:#082e58;border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19311_68917a-e6 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane19311_74588f-57\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Arrival<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>J-1 Scholars must arrive at the University of Maine and check in with the International Student and Scholar Advisor no later than 30 days from the program start date on the DS-2019. Failure to check in may result in cancellation of the program in SEVIS. The incoming scholar or his\/her advisor should make an appointment at OIP for this meeting. The check in process takes about 30 minutes. The Scholar should bring his\/her passport, DS-2019 and I-94 entry card and the same for dependent family members traveling with him\/her. Scholars or department staff can make appointment with the Student\/Scholar Advisor by calling (207) 581-2905. Appointments can be made &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_553MiPuJgOgWcId\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a Scholar is unable to enter the U.S. within 30 days of the program start date, he\/she should contact OIP as soon as possible so that a new DS-2019 form with a deferred start date can be issued and mailed in time for travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane19311_470239-fd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Update your Address<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>All international students and scholars at the University of Maine must report a change in their US residential address within 10 days of moving. Your residential address is the address for the place where you are currently living. Do NOT submit an office address. Submit your new address by completing this form:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19311_7c4122-62{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19311_7c4122-62 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns19311_7c4122-62\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_e4bd5d-6e kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfAD_aGqGOed4PuIQV-fgf-RT1_X4SrW9MR-Ji219zXCMsm8Q\/viewform\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Address Update<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane19311_52b05b-85\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Taxes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19311_bfa6a3-4b\">J-1 scholars who need assistance with their tax forms should contact a private tax accountant in the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane19311_74ce70-78\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Immigration &amp; Visas<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Scholars taking part in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program (except Canadians) must appear before a United States Consulate or Embassy in order to secure a J-1 visa. The following items must be presented at the interview: Form DS-2019 (certificate of eligibility issued by the University of Maine), a valid passport, and proof of marriage is necessary in order to obtain a visa for the dependent spouse. Scholars are encouraged to apply for a visa as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A SEVIS fee is required of all new J-1 Exchange Visitors and must be paid prior to obtaining a J-1 visa. Please see the Web links below for further information about Visas and the SEVIS Fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholars with J-1 status who are transferring from an educational institution in the United States should consult with the exchange visitor program sponsor at their present institution for instructions on the Immigration Service\u2019s transfer process. This should be done as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Links for further information about Visas and SEVIS Fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19311_d530ca-3f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19311_d530ca-3f .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns19311_d530ca-3f\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_16a331-76.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_16a331-76 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/visa\/questions\/policy\/policy_4433.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">U.S. Visa Policies and Procedures<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_92da51-17.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_92da51-17 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/visa\/frvi\/denials\/denials_1361.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Visa Denials<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_6b741a-15.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_6b741a-15 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ice.gov\/sevis\/i901\/index.htm\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">SEVIS 901 Fee<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button{border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19311_0a229d-4d kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/travel\/tips\/embassies\/embassies_1214.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">U.S. Consulates Worldwide<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_466009-f7.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_466009-f7.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top-color:#003263;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#003263;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#003263;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#003263;border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_466009-f7.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19311_466009-f7.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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