Hello,
Thanks to 拖拉机手 and 863211 for responding to my post.
I found this info over the weekend from Duke University and other three univeristies' Web site regarding this kind of extension.
http://www.visaservices.duke.
J-1 Short-term Scholars have a 6-month time limit on their stays in this immigration class. DOS does not permit extensions beyond 6 months. http://www.southalabama.edu/enrollmentservices/maintainingstatus.html J-1 short-term scholars have a 6-month time limit on their stays in this visa class. No extensions are possible. Does this mean person must go home for a new visa? Plaese continue sharing your suggestion and advising. Thank yoiu very much.