J-1 Academic Training (AT)

Authorization for U.S. practical experience during the academic program or post-completion.

1. Determine AT Eligibility

Complete the Canvas module to understand AT conditions:

• Student must receive updated Form DS-2019 authorizing AT before beginning their role.
• Directly related to major field of study and integral or critical part of academic program.
• Involves no more than 20% unskilled or menial labor such as clerical tasks.
• Cannot serve as teacher on record in pre-kindergarten and/or K-12 public/private schools.

Maximum AT duration:

• Exchange and non-degree: Length of academic program
• Undergraduate or masters degree: 18 months unless academic program is shorter
• PhD: 36 months

Additional conditions for post-completion AT:

• Authorized before Form DS-2019 end date.
• At least 60% in person = Remote/virtual maximum 2 of 5 days per week.
• Requires continued health insurance and proof of funding.

2. Employer Offer Letter

Organization must confirm details in writing:

• Position title and description of activities for role
• Amount of financial compensation
• Supervisor name, title, and email address
• Street address even if role is remote
• Position start and end date
• Number of hours per week: During required academic terms, may not exceed 20 hours in any week totaling all roles, paid or unpaid and on or off campus.
• Sample AT Offer Letter (PDF)

3. AT Request Form

Student completes first page. Supervisor and academic program complete second page: AT Request Form (PDF)

4. Email Complete AT Request to OGS

Attach these files to internationalservices@georgetown.edu. Do not begin any activities for the role until you receive updated DS-2019 (by email) notated for AT. Incomplete requests delay authorization. Please review OGS processing times.

• 100% AT Quiz
• Employer documentation (offer letter) with all required details.
• AT Request Form (PDF) signed by student, supervisor, and academic program

For post-completion AT, include proof of funding for $3,200/month if these estimated expenses are not covered by financial compensation from AT.

Students whose programs end in December must attach proof of having obtained health insurance for the first month of AT. Students whose programs end in May have Georgetown Premier Plan health insurance through early August.

5. AT Reporting Requirements

Email OGS if your U.S. address changes during AT.

Within one week of AT end date, complete the AT Evaluation Form and ensure your supervisor and academic advisor do the same.

If you will briefly travel outside the United States and return to continue AT, consult this checklist for readmission in J-1 status.