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Program Extension

F-1 and J-1 students are admitted to the U.S. to complete an academic program by a specified date. If more time is required to complete the program, a "program extension" for immigration purposes. The extension must be processed BEFORE a student's program end date, as indicated on their immigration document (Form I-20 or Form DS-2019).

MSBA and MSF students: DO NOT submit a program extension request if changing their academic plan. Email ISSS at isss@babson.edu.

Process

To be eligible for a program extension, the student must be maintaining their lawful immigration status and must document the compelling academic or medical reason for the extension.  Delays caused by academic probation or suspension are not acceptable reasons for program extensions.

Deadline: BEFORE the program end date under #5 on the Form I-20 or #3 on the Form DS-2019

  1. Request an extension. The request is initiated with ISSS using the link below. For an extension due to academic reasons, an email will automatically be sent to your academic advisor to confirm the academic details (for undergraduates, this is your Student Success Advisor; for graduates, this is an advisor in Graduate Academic Services).
  2. A new extended Form I-20/Form DS-2019 will be issued once your academic advisor endorses the request.  F-2/J-2 dependents will be also provided with an extended form.

Request

Make a request for a program extension if more time is required to complete your program.

MSBA and MSF students: DO NOT submit a program extension request if changing their academic plan. Email ISSS at isss@babson.edu.

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Impact on the F-1/J-1 Visa

The extension procedure will extend your Form I-20/Form DS-2019 but not your F-1/J-1 visa. If you have an expired visa in your passport, you are permitted to remain in the U.S. as long as you have a valid Form I-20/Form DS-2019. However, the next time you travel out of the U.S., you would have to renew your student visa in order to re-enter the U.S.