19 Re-entry into the U.S. Students and dependents must have the following documents to re-enter the U.S. when they leave the U.S. for less than five months: • DS-2019 for the program he/she is enrolled • Valid visa • Passport that is valid for more than six months after the date of entering the U.S. Two-Year Residency Requirement Under specific circumstances, a J-1 exchange visitor may incur a Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement. This means that neither the J-1 nor the J-2 may change immigration status to H, L or Permanent Residency without returning to his/her home country for two years or obtaining a waiver. Change of status to another non-immigrant status (such as F), in the U.S. is prohibited. If you are subject to this requirement, the J-1 visa stamp (in the lower left hand corner) on your DS-2019 form will indicate if you are subject to 212(e). Employment J-1 visa holders are only allowed to engage in on campus employment and Academic Training (AT). You must see the Office of International Services for approval for any type of employment. If a student does not have approval for employment, he/she may have his/her record terminated. There are three types of employment for J-1 students and scholars: • Employment pursuant to the terms of a scholarship, fellowship or assistantship • On-campus employment (20 hours a week except official breaks and vacations when he/she can be full time) • Off-campus employment On-Campus Employment Employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full-time during vacation and holidays. On-campus employment is defined as work done on the premises of the school that has issued the DS-2019. Off-Campus Employment Employment off campus is only granted when necessary because of serious, urgent and unforeseen economic circumstances that have arisen since acquiring exchange visitor status. This exception is rare and only granted by federal government. Academic Training (AT) Academic training is related to the student or scholar’s field of study which can include: scholarship, fellowship, assistantship or internship. How to apply: • Make an appointment with the Director of International Services • Obtain a letter from the advisor with the conditions of AT • The student and dependents will each receive a new DS-2019 with the approval of your AT Trine University promotes intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead and serve.
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