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Academic Training

Pre-Completion academic training:

  • Approval is granted up to one year per application. A separate application is needed for extension.
  • Student must maintain full-time enrollment.

Post-Completion academic training:

  • Employment Start date is no later than 30-day grace period (after completion of study).
  • 18-month eligibility clock begins on the date the student completed their program.
  • Authorization must be granted before the program's end date.

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Degree-seeking student (pursuing an academic program at UTSA)

Description

  • Can be taken before or after program completion (pre & post).
  • All academic training is counted as full-time.
  • May engage in full-time employment before program completion.
  • Available for a total of 18 months or for a period equal to the length of the study program, whichever is shorter. The total training period may not exceed the period of full course of study.
  • Can be extended only for postdoctoral up to a maximum total of 36 months upon completion of their program.
  • Employment may be paid or unpaid.
  • May work for multiple employers.
  • Authorization is granted by your Program Sponsor.

Eligibility

  • Must be valid J-1 status.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Proposed employment is directly related to your major field of study.
  • Must have a job offer before applying.
  • Receive approval on form DS-2019 before beginning employment.
  • Maintain J status requirements during training, such as enrollment (pre-completion AT), insurance coverage and maintenance of your DS-2019.

Application Process

  • J-1 Academic Training Program Recommendation Form
  • J-1 Student Services Request Form
  • Your job offer letter

* You must submit your application to the ISSO prior to your DS-2019 program completion date.

Non-degree seeking student (exchange students)

Due to the exchange agreement between your University and UTSA, J-1 exchange students can only eligible for post-completion academic training with your home university’s approval.

Description

      • Can be taken after program completion (post).
      • All academic training is counted as full-time.
      • Duration up to 4 months, 4-month eligibility clock begin on the date the student completed their program.
      • Employment may be paid or unpaid.
      • May work for multiple employers.
      • Authorization is granted by your Program Sponsor.

Eligibility

      • Must have your home university’s approval
      • Must be valid J-1 status.
      • Good academic standing.
      • Proposed employment is directly related to your major field of study.
      • Must have a job offer before applying.
      • Receive approval on form DS-2019 before beginning employment.
      • Maintain J status requirements during training, insurance coverage and maintenance of your DS-2019.

Application Process

      • J-1 Academic Training Program Recommendation Form
      • J-1 Student Services Request Form
      • Your home university approval (email can be accepted)
      • Your job offer letter
* You must submit your application to the International Services Office prior to your DS-2019 program completion date.