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  • Hiring F-1 & J-1 Students

    F-1 On-Campus Employment Work on-campus prior to graduation Position does not need to relate to major field of study Must apply for SSN More F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Work

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  • Inviting and Hiring International Students and Scholars

    Georgetown takes great pride in its international character, and international visitors are an extremely important part of the community. OGS can assist Departments that wish to hire international wo

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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)

    Now accepting Summer 2025 CPT applications.Fall 2025 CPT applications will be accepted as of July 1, 2025. The Basics CPT is an F-1 authorization for paid and unpaid positions with non-George

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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

    Abiding by U.S. Law Demonstrations and Protests Enforcement at the Airport (ACLU) Stopped By Police (ACLU) Campus & Neighborhood Safety Georgetown University Police Department (GUP

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