International Student Services | J-1 Students: On-campus Employment

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J-1 Students: On-campus Employment

J-1 Students are required to get written authorization from the Responsible or Alternate Responsible Officer for their ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ J-1 program before beginning any employment, either on-campus or off-campus. In addition to this form, a letter from the employer/department verifying your offer of employment must be submitted to ISGSS@lewisu.edu. J-1 Students may work part-time (up to 20 hours /week from all sources) while classes are in session and full-time (more than 20 hours/week) only during official breaks.

Employment authorization is valid for up to 12 months, until the expiration date on your DS-2019, or until the end date of your employment, whichever is earlier. Employment can be approved up to 12 months at a time and must be re-authorized every year. Failure to get authorization in writing from the RO/ARO in the ISGSS for initial or subsequent employment will result in an J-1 visa status violation. Once ISGSS receives your On-Campus Employment Request Form + Job Offer Letter, please allow up to 2 weeks to process the written authorization. 

Remember you cannot begin work until your authorization is approved by ISGSS.

Fill out the J-1 On Campus Employment Request Form below. Processing time is 5-7 business days upon submission of form to ISGSS@lewisu.edu.

J-1 On-Campus
Employment Form

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