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An individual may not enter in the J-1 category of professor or research scholar if he or she has been physically present in the United States in J-1 status for all or part of the twelve month period immediately preceding the date of program commencement as stated on his or her Form DS-2019, unless:
- The participant is transferring to the sponsor's program and has not exceeded the maximum allowed time of three years
- The participant's presence in the United States was of less than six months duration; or
- The participant's presence in the United States was pursuant to a short-term scholar exchange activity.
Please contact the International Office if you have any questions about the 12-month bar.
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