Work and travel visa is in the J1 visa category and covers a certain period of time. Many students are mistaken that they can get their Work&Travel visa on any date they want and can extend it as they wish.
Students can start using the Work&Travel visa, called J1 visa, as of May 15 at the earliest and use it until October 1 at the latest. It is not possible to go beyond these dates and choose any other dates. After the expiry date, students have the legal right to stay in the USA for 1 more month. This right is actually given as a preparation to leave America within 1 month.
It is not possible to extend this type of visa, which is granted for a maximum of 5 months. Sometimes a visa is issued for more than 5 months by mistake, but it still cannot be used for more than 5 months. Every student who wants to re-join the program must re-interview and be issued a visa, even if he or she had a visa in previous years.
Although not valid for the J1 visa type, it is possible to extend other visa types provided that certain criteria are met. You can reach our expert consultants to get a special visa consultancy service.