Breadcrumb Home Faculty and Staff Academic Affairs Visa and Licensing Office Visa Services J-1 Exchange Visitors Maintaining J-1 Status Valid Passport Maintaining J-1 Status 24-Month and 12-Month Research Scholar/Professor Bar 30-Day Grace Period Address & Contact Information Reporting Health Insurance In Person Requirements Program Completion Sites of Activity Travel and Re-entry Two-Year Home Residency Requirement Valid Passport All J-1 exchange visitors must maintain a valid passport at all times. Your passport must always be valid for at least 6 months into the future.