[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR62.75]

[Page 317-318]
 
                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 62_EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
    Subpart F_Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
 
Sec. 62.75  Extension of program participation.

    (a) A sponsor may extend an exchange visitor's participation in the 
Exchange Visitor Program up to the limit of the permissible period of 
participation authorized for the specified program category by entering 
a new end program date and an optional comment--all other information 
collected on a DS-2019 will be automatically completed by SEVIS.
    (1) A sponsor extending the program of an exchange visitor who is 
not currently listed in the SEVIS database is required to create a 
record for the exchange participant (and the accompanying spouse and any 
dependents as a ``continuing exchange visitor''. In creating the 
exchange visitor's SEVIS record, the sponsor shall issue the exchange 
visitor (and the accompanying spouse and any dependent children) a duly 
executed Form DS-2019 reflecting such extension.
    (2) When creating a SEVIS record for a ``continuing exchange 
visitor,'' the initial program start date and Form number taken from the 
non-SEVIS Form IAP-66 or DS-2019 issued to begin new program must be 
entered in the exchange visitor's SEVIS record.
    (b) A responsible officer or alternate responsible officer seeking 
an extension of program status on behalf of an

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exchange visitor in excess of the duration of program participation 
authorized for the specific category shall:
    (1) Submit an electronic request to the Department through the real-
time interactive mode in SEVIS.
    (2) Create a record for the exchange participant (and the 
accompanying spouse and any dependent children) as a ``continuing 
exchange visitor'' listing the initial program start date and Form 
number taken from the non-SEVIS Form IAP-66 or DS-2019 issued to begin 
new program.
    (3) Submit written supporting documentation and the required non-
reimbursable fee to the Department within 30 calendar days of the SEVIS 
submission date.