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  • Hiring H-1B Workers

    H-1B temporary worker visa status is used for employment in specialty occupations. A specialty occupation is defined as a position that requires at least a Bachelor's degree in a specific field and t

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  • Applying for a U.S. Visa in Canada or Mexico

    Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who wish to apply for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa in Canada or Mexico must make an appointment for an interview at a U.S. Consulate. In general, it can be more difficult f

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  • Faculty & Administrators

    Scholar Request Forms J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Resource Guide for Faculty & Administrators (PDF) Department Newsletters Student Newsletters

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  • Statistics on Georgetown's International Community

    International students, faculty, and researchers are an integral part of the Georgetown University community. Georgetown's international character is a point of pride for the university and a major e

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  • Social Security Number

    Non-U.S. citizens may obtain an SSN if they have permission to work in the United States or an SSN is otherwise required by a federal, state or local government agency. Obtaining an SSN Handout (P

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  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

    F-1 authorization for paid and unpaid positions with non-Georgetown organizations during program of study. CPT must be directly related to the student's major field of study and integral to the

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  • Scholar Forms

    J-1 Status (Students and Scholars) J-1 Scholar Request Form (PDF) J-1 Student Intern Application (PDF) Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP) for interns (PDF) J-1 Student Intern Ev

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  • Safety

    Know Your Rights Demonstrations and Protests If You are Stopped at the Airport (PDF) If You are Stopped By Police (PDF) Campus & Neighborhood Safety Georgetown University Police De

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  • E-3 Australians and 0-1 Extraordinary Ability

    E-3 Status for Australian Nationals The E-3 is a nonimmigrant status used to bring Australian nationals to the United States temporarily to employ them in positions that require specialized traini

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  • TN Status for Canadian & Mexican Citizens

    TN status is a nonimmigrant visa classification available to Canadian and Mexican citizens who are qualified members of certain pre-determined occupations (see the full list below). Qualifying profes

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