J-1 Employment Guide

Table of Contents

Section 1: Before You Are Employed

• 90 Day Deadline

• Internship Requirements

• Internship Restrictions Checklist

• Job Update Form

• Job Search Tips and Resources

  • Keeping Track of Your Job Search Progress

  • How to Talk About the Visa With Employers

  • Networking

  • Traveling While Unemployed

Section 2: Getting Your Role Approved

• Internship Authorization - Getting Your Role Approved 

Section 3: After You Begin Working

• J-1 Exchange Visitor Workers Rights

• Starting Work Without a Social Security Number

• Paying and Filing Taxes

• Changes to Your Job

Section 4: Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I switch roles?

• Are there any issues with working for a startup?

• Can I work from a home office?

• Is this job offer a scam?

• Can I do multiple internships?

• Can you send me a list of companies that have previously hired J-1s?

• Can I extend my visa? Can you share information about other visas?