J-1 Student Employment
J-1 students may engage in two general categories of employment: (1) Academic Training (pre-completion & post-completion) related to his/her course of study, and (2) Other employment related to academic funding, on-campus work, or economic necessity. Although each type of employment has its own unique criteria and regulatory limits, each type does have one thing in common: You MUST obtain written approval from your Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer at your international student services office prior to beginning any type of employment as a J-1 student.
J-2 dependents are eligible to apply for work authorization. See Work Permit.
