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  • H-1B Temporary Workers

      Sponsorship Process The following information is general information about the sponsorship process. For Georgetown University employees, please see the specific instructions on the H-1B Re

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  • J-1 Student Interns

    Welcome to Georgetown University! The goal of Georgetown University's J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is to promote cultural and educational exchange between international and domestic students, faculty

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  • J-1 Scholar Responsibilities & Work Regulations

    J-1 Scholars are responsible for learning, understanding, and complying with U.S. federal laws and regulations governing J-1 visa status. Failure to do so may violate the scholar's legal status in th

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  • J-1 Scholars & Student Interns

    Welcome to Georgetown University! The goal of Georgetown University's J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is to promote cultural and educational exchange between international and domestic students, faculty

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  • J-1 Health Insurance

    General Overview Health insurance that meets the J-1 requirements is mandatory for J-1 Exchange Visitors and their J-2 dependents for their entire J-1 program.   J-1 Students All J-1 Students m

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  • J-2 Dependent Status

    Travel J-2 dependents can travel freely in and out of the United States while the J-1 scholar remains active in their Georgetown program. They should show a valid J-2 visa stamp and a Form DS-20

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  • J-1 Academic Training (AT)

    Authorization for U.S. practical experience during the academic program or post-completion. Quick Links Canvas Module & Quiz AT Evaluation Form AT Request Form (PDF)

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  • J-1 On-Campus Employment

    Guidelines for Students and Departments On-campus employment is work performed on the premises of Georgetown University, including at the Medical Center and any on-site commercial entities that di

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  • J-1 Students

    Maintaining Legal Status Students entering the United States using a Form DS-2019 should be admitted in J-1 Exchange Visitor status. There are specific regulations governing Exchange Visitors, and

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  • Reduced Course Load (RCL) Authorization

    U.S. immigration regulations mandate that students in F-1 and J-1 immigration status maintain a full course of study for the entirety of their academic program. A full course of study is defined as:

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