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Office of International Students & Scholars Home > CIP > Frequently Asked Questions for J-1 students |
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What do I do if I lost my DS-2019? Contact the
CIP office and fill out the “Action Request Form” so a new DS-2019 can
be issued.
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As a J-1 student, can I work? Students in
J-1 student status may engage in two kinds of employment: (1) academic
training related to the course of study, and (2) other employment
related to academic funding, on-campus work, or economic necessity. Each
kind of employment has its own criteria and limits. See your
international student advisor for more information.
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As
a J-1 exchange visitor, can I work on-campus? J-1 exchange
visitors may work on-campus part-time when classes are in session, and
full-time during semester and summer breaks. You are required to have
authorization from an international scholar advisor BEFORE you can work
on-campus. You will need to provide the international scholar advisor a
letter from your employer stating job description, location, and number
of hours work per week.
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As
a J-1 exchange visitor or J-2 dependent, can I work off-campus? J-1 exchange
visitors and J-2 dependents are eligible to work off-campus in certain
circumstances as long as they have maintained their immigration status.
YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO WORK OFF-CAMPUS WITH PERMISSION FROM AN
INTERNATIOANL ADVISOR IN THE CIP OFFICE.
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Can I get a Social Security Card? A social
security number may be applied for
IF you have secured legal
employment.
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How do I get a Social Security Card? First, you
must have a job or an offer of a job. You will need to bring a letter
from your employer stating your job description, location of employment,
and number of hours you will work per week. Your International Student
Advisor will issue you a letter that you will take along with the letter
from your employer, a Social Security application form (available in the
CIP Office), passport, visa, I-94, and I-20 to the Social Security
Office. Consult an
International Student Advisor for additional information.
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What can I do
if I need a number for tax purposes?
If you need a number for tax
purposes and you are not authorized to work in the U.S., you can apply
for an
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS). Visit IRS in person or call the IRS toll-free number,
1-800-TAXFORM (1-800-829-3676),
and request Form W-7,
Application For An Individual
Taxpayer Identification Number.
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How do I get a WV Driver’s License? J-1 students
and scholars are eligible to apply for a WV driver’s license. You will
need a letter issued by an International Student Advisor stating you are
currently studying at Marshall University. To request a letter, you must
fill out the “Action Request Form” and return to the CIP Office. If you
are applying for a driver’s license, you will need to take a written
exam and will also need to complete a driving test. For more
information, please go to the WV DMV website:
www.wvdot.com/6_motorists/dmv
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Am
I required to have health insurance? YES, each
semester a HOLD is placed on your Marshall University record that will
PREVENT you from registering for classes until you provide PROOF of
health insurance. There is an” insurance waiver” form that is available,
however, please understand
that this waiver is not insurance, it is a temporary waiver that
allows you to register temporarily, but you MUST provide proof of
insurance within 7 days. For information on how to obtain insurance,
please go here:
http://www.studymarshall.com/cip/orientation/insurance.asp
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Can I drop a course? As a J-1
student, you are required to study full-time: graduate student (9
hours); undergraduate student (12 hours). However, there are exceptions
to the full-time study regulation, but only in certain medical or
academic circumstances. International students MUST have permission from
the CIP Office BEFORE they
drop a course during a semester that will result in being below
full-time. Permission from your academic advisor is not enough.
You MUST get permission from
your International Student Advisor! |
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