Depending on what you want to do after your study ends here (Albuquerque: May 16, 2008), you have to take action now since your DS-2019 form - which guarantees legal J1-status in the US – will expire May 16, 2008. You should consider following things:

• First of all, if you plan to leave the U.S. after your the completion of the intended program, there’s nothing to worry about. You don’t need a new DS-2019 form. The only thing you need to do, is to go to your advisor and fill out a leaving form and pick up an information sheet. But there’s no rush for now!
• If you want to work after the completion of your study you should act immediately since you need to apply for an academic training before your DS-2019 form expires. Ask your academic advisor for more instructions.
• If you would like to stay for an additional semester as an exchange student you need to see your advisor to get a form for “Program Extension”, also before your DS-2019 expires (30 days before your DS-2019 expires), otherwise you are not eligible for an extension. Also make sure that you talk to your advisor in your home country since he/she has to sign the “Extension Form” and you will need to show proof of funding to continue the program.

Last, but not least: If you plan to travel after the completion of your program, don’t forget that you are only allowed to stay in the U.S. for another month from the day your DS-2019 expires. If you disobey, you will be in violation of your legal immigration status.