BEING STRATEGIC: Securing a paid or unpaid position in the United States Fall 2010 Exchange Student Session

Contact Information Rachel Rubin Associate Director International Student & Scholar Services  address:  Phone number:

Contact Information Lisa Gordinier Academic Dean Office of International Programs  address:  Phone number:

Contact Information Kelly Sargent Employment Advisor Career Education Center  address:  Phone number:

Today’s Topics  The realities of the US job market  Searching for an internship/employment experience  Career Center resources  Academic training authorization

Goal

Partnership Career Center OIP You

J-1 Academic Training OIP authorizes Academic Dean/Advisor Approves Job Offer Related to major  Immediately eligible  Can be used before or after completion of academic program  Paid or unpaid  Equal to length of program or up to 18 months (whichever is shorter) Eligibility

J-1 Academic Training OIP authorizes Academic Dean/Advisor Approves Job Offer Related to major  Part time during academic year, full time during official breaks/vacations  Deadline: BEFORE DS2019 expiration  Consecutive training periods Eligibility

The Academic Training Option Volunteer opportunities Academic Training Immigration Regulations & procedures to authorize and extend document Travel Directly related to field of study Paid or unpaidNo authorization requiredCannot extend documentOutside field of study

Your Responsibilities How to Begin?  Note the field of study indicated on the DS2019  MBNA Career Center  Speak with professors  Speak with friends on campus  Informational Interviews

Your Responsibilities Job Search Resources  Resume writing  Cover Letters  Practice Interviewing Skills  Research opportunities at Career Center

Your Responsibilities Authorization Process  Complete application  Job offer letter  New training periods  Lisa Gordinier  5 business days  Funding

Your Responsibilities Immigration  Report changes to OIP:  Address  Employment/Training  Work only during authorized dates at authorized location  Understand tax obligations

Your Responsibilities Immigration Resources  Office of International Programs  OIP website: oip.georgetown.edu

OIP’s Reporting Responsibilities Via SEVIS  Authorizations for:  Academic Training  J-1 extensions  Changes in your:  Relationship with University  Address  Academic Training  Unauthorized employment

The AT Authorization Cycle Is position related to DS2019 field of study? Apply for Academic Training Positions Receive Offer Letter Complete Online Academic Training Application Submit proof of funds if position is unpaid & post- completion 5 days processing OIP issues new DS2019 and authorization letter Apply for SSN if necessary

Reminder Copies  Keep copies of all DS2019s  Keep copies of all AT authorization letters

Timeline for AT submission Completion date Today through 10 days before Not possible

Post-completion AT & Travel Plans  To return to the US you need:  Valid passport  Valid J-1 visa  Valid DS2019  Valid travel signature  AT authorization letter  Offer letter

 Closest SSA Location  2100 M Street, NW  Foggy Bottom  Application Timing  Immediately  Website  *can begin work with receipt from SSN application Social Security Numbers

What if I do not intend to stay and work after I complete my exchange program?  30 day grace period – no travel outside the U.S.  Change of status – no travel outside the U.S.  Departure Options After Completion of Studies

Upcoming Information Sessions H-1B Taxes  November 2, 5:00pm #350 Hariri Building  Two sessions: February and March to help with tax process in April

Upcoming Social Events Coffee Hours International Holiday Party  October 29, 4:00pm Car Barn Patio/2 nd Fl. Lounge November 17, 4:00pm Village C Alumni Lounge  December 10, 3:00pm Leavey Program Room