Transcript J-1 Program at Texas A&M University

Inviting a J-1 Student Intern
J-1 PROGRAM AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
PURPOSE OF J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM
“The Exchange Visitor Program fosters global
understanding through educational and
cultural exchanges. All exchange visitors are
expected to return to their home country upon
completion of their program in order to share
their exchange experiences.”
International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
J-1 CATEGORIES
Professor
 Research Scholar
 Short-term Scholar
 Student Intern
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International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
J-1 STUDENT INTERN
Basic Requirements for the internship:
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Must expose the foreign student to American techniques, methodologies,
and technology and expands upon the student intern's existing knowledge
and skills.
Must fulfill the student's educational objectives for his or her current degree
program.
Reinforces the student’s ongoing academic course of study.
Must be full-time (minimum 32 hours a week).
The student intern is primarily in the United States to engage in a student
internship program rather than to engage in employment or provide services
to an employer.
The internship tasks may consist of no more than 20% clerical work.
International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
J-1 STUDENT INTERN PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY
Education
 English Proficiency
 Sufficient finances
 Health insurance
 Return to home country to finish degree upon
completion of J-1 program
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International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
HOST DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Verify that the foreign student’s English is proficient enough to
function on a day-to-day basis.
Accept the foreign student into its internship program.
Complete and sign all requisite documents.
Secure placement of student intern.
Provide access to appropriate labs, buildings, and library
privileges.
Monitor the intern’s progress and complete the evaluation
forms.
International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
FUNDING/FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Minimum funding requirements for all J Exchange Visitors (EV):
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$1600/month for J-1 exchange visitor
$550/month for Spouse
$300/month for each child
EV
EV & Spouse
EV, Spouse & Child
Per month
$1600
$2150
$2450
For 6 months
$9600
$12900
$14700
Per Year
$19200
$25800
$29400
International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Sources of funding
Home institution or government
 TAMU or TAMU system members
 Personal or family funding
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International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
HOST DEPARTMENT - PROCEDURES
Plan visit at TAMU at least two months in advance
Complete and sign all requisite documents
Submit complete application to IFSS
Inform IFSS of any changes before E.V. arrives
International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
IFSS - PROCEDURES
Receive complete J-1 application
Review documentation and Process DS-2019 form
Mail DS-2019 and pre-arrival information packet to J-1 visitor
Complete Check-in and Provide orientation
International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Department
Contact Name
Contact #
Agricultural Eco.
Norma Pantoja
5-2116
Animal Science
Jennifer Houston
5-4955
Biology & Biochemistry
Sherry Coronado
5-8852
Bio & Ag. Engineering
Debra Peikert
5-4290
Eco. Syst. & Mgmt
Chris Wilson
5-5000
Entomology
Robert Jensen
5-9739
Horticultural Sciences
Jennifer Jakubik
2-2911
Nutrition & Food Sci.
Gail Hyden
8-3349
Plant Pathology & Micr.
Karen Hodges
5-7313
Poultry Science
Robert Pottberg
5-1931
Soil & Crop Sciences
Barbara Bracken
5-3042
Wildlife and Fisheries
Vicki Buckbee
5-3786
QUESTIONS?
Virginie Blum
International Faculty & Scholar Services
[email protected] or [email protected]