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  1. #1
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    Default Exchange Student in 30 Day Travel Grace Period, Leaving County

    I am in America as an Exchange student (J1 Visa)/ Au Pair...I extended another year, so now technically my visa is expired in my passport but I am legally in the country (just didn't receive a physical copy of a new visa because I didn't return to my country).

    My DS - 2019 has an form cover period ending in May 17 2010. I have a document from the agency I am sponsored by in the country that says I am allotted a 30 grace period after cover period ends. I travel back to my home country June 17th 2010.

    In May which is my last month in America I have the opportunity to go on a cruise to Key West and one day to the Bahamas.

    I am concerned that I do not have the proper documentation to return back in the country until I leave on June 17th 2010.

    The documentation I have:
    Valid Austrian Passport
    J-1 Visa that expired August 2009 (but was extended until May 17 2010)
    DS-2019 that expires May 17 2010
    Letter from agency that explains the 30 day grace period

    I know I will receive a I-94 on the ship on arrival back to the US.

    Am I able to go to the Bahamas and if so what paper work do I need for admittance?

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    Default Re: Exchange Student in 30 Day Travel Grace Period, Leaving County

    If you leave the U.S. during your grace period, you will not be able to reenter under your J1 visa.

    You may be able to reenter as a tourist.

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