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J-1 Student

Type of visa (immigration status)

Student

Eligibility criteria

Invitation to academic program with sponsorship
Evidence of adequate financial support for length of program

Possible income from U.S. sources

On-campus employment with authorization from sponsor
Off-campus employment permitted, with authorization from sponsor

Maximum length of stay in U.S.

As long as academic progress continues.

Advantages

Relatively easy and quick to obtain
Spouse may work and/or study
Easier to get off-campus work permit with J-1 than with F-1

Disadvantages

May be subject to two-year home residence requirement based on funding, skills or field of specialty (such as medical fields)
Cannot change program objective

Supporting documentation needed

Proof of admission
Evidence of financial support for length of program
DS-2019 (issued by UTSA or program sponsor)

International Students

Phone: 210-458-7202

Email: International.Services@utsa.edu

Location: Graduate School and Research Building, GSR 2.116

Main Campus

1 UTSA Circle

San Antonio, TX 78249

UTSA's Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development - for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA's Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA's Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.

UTSA'S Destinations

UTSA is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as designated by the U.S. Department of Education.