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J-1 PROGRAM AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Inviting a J-1 Student Intern

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

International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

J-1 STUDENT INTERN

Basic Requirements for the internship:

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

International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

HOST DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES• 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):

$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

International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

HOST DEPARTMENT - PROCEDURES

Inform IFSS of any changes before E.V. arrives

Submit complete application to IFSS

Complete and sign all requisite documents

Plan visit at TAMU at least two months in advance

International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

IFSS - PROCEDURES

Complete Check-in and Provide orientation

Mail DS-2019 and pre-arrival information packet to J-1 visitor

Review documentation and Process DS-2019 form

Receive complete J-1 application

International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

DEPARTMENT CONTACTDepartment Contact

NameContact #

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 BlumInternational Faculty & Scholar Servicesvblum@tamu.edu or ifss@tamu.edu