For Practical Training after completion of the degree, students must submit their application for authorization during the period between 120 days before and 60 days after the completion of the program of study. Many employers hesitate to hire J1 students, as they believe, either correctly or incorrectly, that they will not be able to hire the students permanently after their student work authorization has expired. Students who are subject to the requirement cannot switch to most types of work visas without first returning to their home country for two years. J1 students who are not subject to the two-year rule or who receive a waiver of that requirement would be eligible to switch to more permanent work visas, but this fact is sometimes unknown to the employer. Students must have a specific job offer to apply for Academic Training.
Student is in good academic standing.
Employment is directly related to student's field of study. Student must maintain permission to remain in the U.S. in J1 student status. Student must receive written approval in advance. Employment after completion of studies must involve paid employment. It is the student's responsibility to apply for employment authorization before starting to work.