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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

  Important notice: All individuals planning international travel should review new travel restrictions being enforced in many countries due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Travel Out & Reentry:

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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 QuestionsApplication ProcessWhile on OPTThe 24-Month STEM OPT ExtensionTravelOther General Questions   1. What is F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)? Practical training is

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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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