Academic Training (AT) for J-1 Students After Degree

Employment After Graduation

J students are listed in the following categories in section 4 of the DS-2019: Student (Bachelor), Student (Master), Student (Nondegree). All other categories are not classified as students for immigration purposes.

What Is it?

• Employment authorization for J-1 students who have completed a  program of study in the United States.
• Employment must be related to student’s field of study and can be paid or unpaid.
• Authorized by Brooklyn College International Student and Scholar Services Office.

Duration of Employment

• Duration is determined by the student’s length of study; students should consult with the office.
• After completion of program, AT must be a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Processing Time

• Three business days upon receipt of a complete AT application to the office.
• Students must apply before their DS-2019 end date or program completion date, whichever is earlier.

Student’s Role

• Verify eligibility for AT.
• Obtain academic department approval.
• Submit complete AT application to the office at least three business days prior to beginning employment and within eligibility period.
• Begin employment within 30 days of program end date.

Proof of Authorization

• A new DS-2019 listing the authorized employer and dates of the authorization in section 5.
• Work cannot begin until student obtains authorization.

Employer’s Role

• Provide student with an offer of employment.
• Request a copy of DS-2019 from the student for I-9 purposes.
• There is no cost to the employer, and the AT application is entirely the responsibility of the student.