J-1 Exchange Visitor: Student
J-1 students may be employed on the
campus of the school in which they are enrolled to a maximum
of 20 hours per week with prior written authorization from the
Responsible Officer (RO) of their Designated Program. They may
only work off-campus under limited circumstances provided they
have obtained prior written authorization from the RO. Employment
does not require additional permission from Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) or an EAD. J-1 students are eligible for 18 months
of academic training following completion of their program (36
months for postdoctoral training).
For more information, please make an appointment to see an International
Student Counselor. When making your appointment please identify
yourself as a J-1 visa holder.
J-1 Exchange Visitor: Short-term
Scholar/ Professor/ Researcher/ Specialist
This category refers to individuals
who are in the U.S. as visiting researchers or professors under
the auspices of the US Department of State and a Designated
Program Sponsor. Professors or researchers are permitted to work as described
on the DS-2019 for the period of validity as stated on the DS-2019.
Under limited circumstances, may receive compensation
from other institutions provided prior written authorization
from the RO of their Designated Program has been secured. The
DS-2019 authorizes the above stated employment. An Employment
Authorization Document (EAD) card is not required.
For more information, please make an appointment to see an International
Student Counselor. When making your appointment please identify
yourself as a J-1 visa holder.
J-2 Dependent of J-1 Visa Holder
Eligible to apply to DHS for work
authorization. Once the EAD is issued by DHS, the J-2 may work
for any employer. Employer must re-verify employment authorization
after expiration date on EAD. Employment to be approved cannot
be needed for the financial support of J-1 visa holder. It must
be for purposes unrelated to basic support.
For more information, please make an appointment to see an International
Student Counselor. When making your appointment please identify
yourself as a J-2 visa holder.
