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Time Outside the United States
In accordance with the Department of State (DoS) J-1 guidelines: Authorization to be outside the United States for more than 30 days at a time The U.S. Department of State considers an absence
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F-1 & J-1 Student Newsletter Archive
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Authorization for occasional lectures or short-term consultations
J-1 Scholars with a Form DS-2019 issued by Georgetown University may teach or do research only in the field or area listed in Box 4 of the DS-2019 and only for Georgetown University, provided that pa
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Travel Out & Reentry to the United States
Travel Out & Reentry: F1 & J1 Students Travel Out & Reentry: J-1 Scholars & J-1 Student Interns Travel Out & Reentry: H-1B, E-3, & O-1
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PhD Students
Georgetown’s classrooms and academic life benefit from an exceptionally talented community of international doctoral students. In addition to the many University resources available to our internatio
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PhD Students
Georgetown’s classrooms and academic life benefit from an exceptionally talented community of international doctoral students. In addition to the many University resources available to our internatio
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After the Immigration Document is Issued
After receiving the Georgetown Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 students are ready to apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa, finalize travel arrangements, and plan arrival at Georgetown. 1) Pay the SEVIS I-901
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Post-Completion OPT FAQs
General Questions Application Process While on OPT The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension Travel Other General Questions 1. What is F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
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F-1 Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Quick Information & Links Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an extension of F-1 status that authorizes students to gain U.S. experience after graduation in positions direct
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Pre-Completion OPT FAQs
General QuestionsApplication ProcessWhile on OPTTravel General Questions 1. What is F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)? Practical training is the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in y
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