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J-1 Program at Texas A&M University

Inviting a J-1 Student Intern. J-1 Program at Texas A&M University.

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J-1 Program at Texas A&M University

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  1. Inviting a J-1 Student Intern J-1 Program at Texas A&M University

  2. “The Exchange Visitor Program fosters global understanding through educational and cultural exchanges.  All exchange visitors are expected to return to their home country upon completion of their program in order to share their exchange experiences.” International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University Purpose of J-1 exchange visitor program

  3. Professor Research Scholar Short-term Scholar Student Intern J-1 categories International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

  4. Basic Requirements for the internship: • Must expose the foreign student to American techniques, methodologies, and technology and expands upon the student intern's existing knowledge and skills. • Must fulfill the student's educational objectives for his or her current degree program. •  Reinforces the student’s ongoing academic course of study. • Must be full-time (minimum 32 hours a week). • The student intern is primarily in the United States to engage in a student internship program rather than to engage in employment or provide services to an employer. • The internship tasks may consist of no more than 20% clerical work. J-1 student intern International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

  5. Education • English Proficiency • Sufficient finances • Health insurance • Return to home country to finish degree upon completion of J-1 program J-1 student intern Participant eligibility International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

  6. Verify that the foreign student’s English is proficient enough to function on a day-to-day basis. • Accept the foreign student into its internship program. • Complete and sign all requisite documents. • Secure placement of student intern. • Provide access to appropriate labs, buildings, and library privileges. • Monitor the intern’s progress and complete the evaluation forms. Hostdepartment responsibilities International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

  7. Minimum funding requirements for all J Exchange Visitors (EV): • $1600/month for J-1 exchange visitor • $550/month for Spouse • $300/month for each child funding/financial support International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

  8. Sources of funding • Home institution or government • TAMU or TAMU system members • Personal or family funding Evidence of Financial support International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

  9. Host Department - Procedures International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

  10. iFSS - procedures International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

  11. Department contact

  12. Virginie Blum International Faculty & Scholar Services vblum@tamu.edu or ifss@tamu.edu Questions?

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