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Academic Training
Practical experiences for J-1 status students before and after graduation
Overview of Academic Training
Definition
Employment, training or other experience that directly relates to J-1 status student’s field of study
Eligibility
- In valid J-1 student status
- In good academic standing
- Must be in the United States primarily for study
- Training activity must be directly related to major field of study as listed on DS-2019 form
- Must receive written approval in advance from the Responsible Officer
Types of Authorization
- Pre-Completion: During time enrolled at the institution
- Post-Completion: Immediately following completion of program (must begin no more than 30 days after program completion)
Length of Authorization
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Non-Degree Seeking Students
- Authorization equivalent to length of time studying (4 months of study = 4 months of eligible Academic Training Time)
- Total length of stay in the United States (Study + Academic Training) must be less than 24 months
- Degree-Seeking Students: Maximum of 18 months of authorization
Application Process
Students with DS-2019 from ISEP
- Talk with your academic advisor, Career Works, and the International Student Advisor to prepare to look for opportunities that meet the requirements of Academic Training.
- Make an appointment as early as possible to see the International Student Advisor to discuss the process required by ISEP.
Students with DS-2019 from Beloit
- Talk with your academic advisor, Career Works, and the International Student Advisor to prepare to look for opportunities that meet the requirements of Academic Training.
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Gather Required Documents
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Employment offer letter from your employer that contains the following information:
- Position Title
- Start date and end date
- Job duties
- Location of the employment (address, city, state, postal code)
- Supervisor name and contact information
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Letter from your Academic Advisor containing all of the following information:
- Goals and Objectives of the specific academic training program
- Description of the academic training program—including location, name and address of the supervisor, number of hours per week and dates of the training
- How the training relates to the student’s major field of study
- Why the training is an integral part of the academic program of the student
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Employment offer letter from your employer that contains the following information:
- Make an appointment to meet with the International Student Advisor to review your paperwork and submit your application.
Academic Training must be authorized before the end date on your DS-2019.