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214 MacMillan Hall
531 E Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8600
513-529-8608 (fax)
International@MiamiOH.edu
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Students can apply for academic training before the completion of their program, but they must maintain normal academic progress while participating in academic training. A completed academic training request must be submitted no less than two weeks prior to the employment start date.
Students can also apply for academic training to begin after the end of their academic program, but they must submit a complete academic training request no less than two weeks prior to the program completion date. Students must start post-completion employment within the 30 day grace period following program completion.
You should be eligible to depart from and return to the U.S. after a brief absence during academic training as long as you have the documentation relevant for travel in your situation.
Note: Students who depart the U.S. after the end date on form DS-2019 without prior approval for post-completion academic training will not be permitted to re-enter the U.S. in J-1 status and will not be eligible for academic training.
Once you complete the e-form request, your academic advisor will need to review it. Your advisor will receive an e-mail message from ISSS which will provide a link to review your request and add comments. After your advisor comments on your e-form request, ISSS will evaluate your request. You will be contacted by e-mail after your request is processed. If you are eligible for academic training, ISSS will process your authorization and print a new DS-2019. Your new DS-2019 will automatically include a travel signature from ISSS.
You cannot begin academic training until you have been approved for the training experience and the academic training start date on your DS-2019 has arrived.
Employment during academic training can be paid or unpaid. Volunteer or unpaid internships are okay as long as position does not violate labor laws and is directly related to your program.
You must update ISSS regarding any changes to your physical address or personal information during the academic training period. You should contact ISSS to provide an update within 10 days of the change. After you have finished your academic training experience, you will need to complete an evaluation of your experience.
Post-completion academic training is a continuation of your J-1 status. Though you are no longer a student, you will still be in J-1 legal status.
In the event that you choose to end your academic training experience and depart the U.S., you must notify ISSS within 10 days of the change. You must also complete the academic training evaluation form.
You will have a 30 day grace period to remain in the U.S. after the completion of academic training.
214 MacMillan Hall
531 E Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8600
513-529-8608 (fax)
International@MiamiOH.edu
Meet the ISSS Staff
Use the link below to sign up to receive emails from ISSS. Please note that if you are currently enrolled in Miami University courses as an international student or scholar, you will automatically be added to this list.