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J-1 S tudent E mployment

J-1 S tudent E mployment. Director Wesley Young International Student Advisors Marie Manlapaz Virag Nikolics Alice Rhee Student Services Support Linda Heckert . Overview. International Students in J-1 status have limited work authorization available. On-campus employment

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J-1 S tudent E mployment

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  1. J-1Student Employment Director Wesley Young International Student Advisors Marie Manlapaz Virag Nikolics Alice Rhee Student Services Support Linda Heckert

  2. Overview International Students in J-1 status have limited work authorization available. • On-campus employment • Off-campus employment

  3. On-campus Employment • Academic Year: Part-time (no more than 20 hours per week) • Summer and official school breaks: Full-time • “On campus” = UC Davis Campus including UC Davis Extension and UC Davis Medical Center • SISS authorization is required for on-campus employment BEFORE the employment begins

  4. On-Campus Employment Application Process • Complete a J-1 Student On-Campus Employment Application Form • Submit J-1 Student On-Campus Employment Application Form with job offer letter to SISS • SISS authorizes on-campus employment in 5 business days

  5. Off-campus Employment • Academic Training • Economic Hardship Work authorization is ALWAYS required BEFORE off-campus work begins

  6. Academic Training • Work, training or experience related to field of study • Employer-specific = separate authorization for each training • Paid vs. unpaid academic training • Simultaneous or sequential academic training • Part-time employment = full-time academic training Example: Carolina works at 2 labs off campus for 3 months: Lab 1 = 10 hours/week Lab 2 = 8 hours/week 2 separate academic training authorizations from SISS Carolina has used 3 months of academic training

  7. Academic Training Timeline • Work authorization is required BEFORE employment begins • Eligible for immediate academic training with authorization from SISS • Post-completion academic training: Employment must begin no later than 30 days after program completion. Reminder: DS-2019 must be extended for academic training before DS-2019 expires.

  8. Length of Academic Training Undergraduate & Pre-doctoral training: • 18 months total OR • Length of program of study if less than 18 months Example: program of study is 9 months = 9 months of Academic Training Postdoctoral Training: • 36 months total for postdoctoral assignments

  9. Unpaid Academic Training • May participate only during program of study • Approval of academic department andSISS

  10. Academic Training Application Process • Schedule an appointment with your SISS Advisor • Request a recommendation letter from your department • Complete a J-1 Student Employment Approval form • Submit application to SISS • SISS issues academic training authorization

  11. Economic Hardship • Proof of unforeseen financial circumstances after enrollment in school • Enrolled full-time and in good academic standing • Work is limited to 20 hours/week, full-time during official school breaks and vacations • Work does not need to be related to field of study • Authorization is granted by SISS or program sponsor See your International Student Advisor at SISS!

  12. Frequently Asked Questions I really need a job. Can I work anywhere (restaurant, bookstore, etc.) in Davis with off-campus work authorization? • Academic Training: Employment must be directly related to your academic program at UC Davis • Economic Hardship: Employment can be anywhere, but authorization is limited A:

  13. Frequently Asked Questions I can’t find a job.Can SISS help me find employment? SISS can help you with the following: • Information about your immigration status • Applying for off-campus work authorization • Referral to the Internship & Career Center (located in South Hall) A:

  14. Frequently Asked Questions I’m a newly arrived student in the U.S. and I am finishing my second quarter at UC Davis. Can I start working off-campus? • Yes, you can apply for academic training when you begin your academic program. • You should never begin to work off-campus without first contacting your International Student Advisor. A:

  15. Frequently Asked Questions Can I work more than 50% on campus during the academic year? You may work only with additional work authorization from SISS. Please meet with your International Student Advisor if you are in this situation. A:

  16. Frequently Asked Questions My academic program at UC Davis is for 6 months. How long is my Academic Training? You qualify for no more than 6 months of Academic Training. I’m finished with my academic program. Can I still apply for Academic Training? You must begin your Academic Training within 30 days of program completion. You have to apply for a DS-2019 extension before DS-2019 expiration date. A: A:

  17. Contact Us Your International Student Advisor is assigned according to your last name. Advisors’ Contact Information Student Services Support Linda Heckert ljheckert@ucdavis.edu 754-4792 A to GMarie Manlapaz dmmanlapaz@ucdavis.edu 752-8997 H to L Alice Rhee awrhee@ucdavis.edu 752-7874 M to ZVirag Nikolics vnikolics@ucdavis.edu 752-0866 Appointments can be made by calling (530) 752-0864 Ext. 0

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