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Academic Training (AT) for J-1 Students After Degree
Employment After Graduation
J students are listed in the following categories in section 4 of the DS-2019: Student (Bachelor), Student (Master), Student (Nondegree). All other categories are not classified as students for immigration purposes.
What Is it?
- Employment authorization for J-1 students who have completed a program of study in the United States.
- Employment must be related to student's field of study and can be paid or unpaid.
- Authorized by Brooklyn College International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISS).
Duration of Employment
- Duration is determined by the student's length of study; students should consult with ISS.
- After completion of program, AT must be a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Processing Time
- Three business days upon receipt of a complete AT application to ISS.
- Students must apply before their DS-2019 end date or program completion date, whichever is earlier.
Student's Role
- Verify eligibility for AT.
- Obtain academic department approval.
- Submit complete AT application to ISS at least three business days prior to beginning employment and within eligibility period.
- Begin employment within 30 days of program end date.
Proof of Authorization
- A new DS-2019 listing the authorized employer and dates of the authorization in section 5.
- Work cannot begin until student obtains authorization.
Employer's Role
- Provide student with an offer of employment.
- Request a copy of DS-2019 from the student for I-9 purposes.
- There is no cost to the employer, and the AT application is entirely the responsibility of the student.
