J-1 Academic Training 2025

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The document outlines the guidelines and procedures for J-1 students at Slater International Center to apply for Academic Training (AT), which allows them to engage in employment related to their field of study. It details eligibility requirements, application steps, necessary documentation, and the approval process for both pre-completion and post-completion AT. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining health insurance and obtaining a Social Security number for employment.

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What is the minimum GPA for J-1 visa?

J-1 students visa holders are required to make normal academic progress. Normal progress means enrollment full-time and maintaining a satisfactory grade point average (GPA) each term of a 2.0 or higher for undergraduate students, or a 3.0 or higher for graduate students.

What are the restrictions on J-1 visa?

J-1 scholar status may not be used for tenure-track faculty positions or administrative/staff positions. It is limited to those who hold temporary, visiting academic positions that require a minimum of a Bachelors degree. This status is inappropriate for anyone wishing to pursue US Permanent Residency (Green Card).

What is J-1 academic training?

J-1 Academic Training (AT) Academic Training is a type of off-campus work authorization for employment or training experience directly related to a J-1 students field of study. J-1 Academic training: is available to J-1 Degree-seeking and Education Abroad Program (EAP) students.

Can you study while on a J-1 visa?

The J-1 College and University Student Program is one of the 15 J-1 program categories. J-1 university or college students must pursue a full course of study only at a postsecondary, accredited academic institution in the United States to maintain their J-1 status.

Can J-1 academic training be remote?

Academic Training Guidelines As of July 1, 2023, J-1 students on Academic Training may work remotely two days out of the five-day workweek if the employer has instituted partial remote policies. Paid or unpaid employment requires authorization through Academic Training. Academic Training can be part-time or full-time.

Can I study on a J-1 visa?

Both F-1 and J-1 visas may permit international students to study at a college or university in the United States.

What are the limitations of a J-1 visa?

Its possible to go from J-1 to F-1 status without leaving the U.S. or remaining outside of it for two years before applying to USCIS. If you are a J-1 visa holder admitted to an academic study program in the United States, you arent necessarily stuck with that as your only possible immigration status.

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