Earning more than one degree does not increase your eligibility for Academic Training . Additionally, the United States information has issued a policy stating that if a student completes a program of study and then engages in Academic Training, that student may not go on to pursue another degree in J-1 Exchange Visitor status. A student may, however, complete an undergraduate degree, go on to pursue a graduate degree and then do academic training. Student completes undergraduate degree and engages in eighteen months of academic training. Student completes undergraduate degree.
Student applies for and is admitted to a graduate program in the same field of study.
Academic Training After completion of your program of study . . . Academic Training approved after completion of your program must be reduced by any prior periods of Academic Training. Academic Training following completion of your program of study must involve paid employment . If you find employment that will not involve payment you may not apply for academic training. You must obtain a written offer of appropriate employment and present a copy to your J-1 Responsible Officer no later than 30 days after the end of your program, or you will lose eligibility for Academic Training after completion.