If you cannot come in during one of these times, then please come when you can. If you do not get a chance to pick up the gift before school ends, then stop by after the semester is over. It is limited to a total of 12 months in a field directly related to his or her course of study. Students are eligible for OPT if they have maintained status for at least 9 months. Potential employers need not do anything to sponsor this application, as the student applies directly to the INS for an employment authorization document.
Academic training requires that the student have an actual job offer.
Academic training authorization is obtained through one of the Responsible Officers of the program. You should see the international student advisor for further information at least 30 days before the end date of your current program if you are interested in academic training. Back to Index . We strongly suggest that you get the signature considerably in advance from an ISSP advisor and do not wait until the last minute before you travel. If you are a J-1 student or scholar sponsored by an organization other than Emory, please contact your Responsible Officer at that organization for a signature.