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All about practical training and student employment

When you come to the United States as a student, your primary focus should be your studies. As an F-1 or J-1 student, however, you will also have opportunities to enhance your academic experience with practical training or to work on campus.

When and where you may work depends on your immigration status and where you are in your academic program.

  • F-1 students need authorization for most categories of work.
  • J-1 students need authorization for any type of employment.
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Remember, you must be authorized to work

To remain in status, it is extremely important that you follow federal regulations regarding employment. It is a serious violation of your legal status to work without authorization.

Your options for practical or academic training and student employment

Training and employment options for F-1 students

If you are an F-1 student, there are four categories of employment available to you:

Each type of employment has restrictions and limitations. Learn about your responsibilities and contact an OIS advisor if you have questions.

Training and employment options for J-1 students

If you are a J-1 student, you have three categories of employment authorization available to you:

As a J-1 student, your dependents are also eligible to receive employment authorization.

Each type of employment has restrictions and limitations. Learn about your responsibilities and contact an OIS advisor if you have questions.

This information is intended for J-1 students in the Indiana University J program. If you are a J-1 student but your DS-2019 is issued by an agency or institution other than Indiana University, you must contact your program sponsor to gain authorization for on-campus work or for Academic Training.

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