J1 - can I work
Sep 3rd 2003, 10:48 am
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J1 - can I work
Hi Folks,
I was on a fulbright research grant last year (J1 pursuing a non
degree reseach). This year I enrolled into the M.S. program at the
university under J1 visa (The university was my sponsor). I was
granted tution waiver. An american friend of mine gave a letter of
support for meeting living expenses. I want to work if possible to
avoid using the his resources.
Is there anyway I can work off-campus ?
Thanks,
S.
P.S. Last year while under fulbright, I received my SSN. The card said
valid for work only with INS authorization.
I was on a fulbright research grant last year (J1 pursuing a non
degree reseach). This year I enrolled into the M.S. program at the
university under J1 visa (The university was my sponsor). I was
granted tution waiver. An american friend of mine gave a letter of
support for meeting living expenses. I want to work if possible to
avoid using the his resources.
Is there anyway I can work off-campus ?
Thanks,
S.
P.S. Last year while under fulbright, I received my SSN. The card said
valid for work only with INS authorization.
Sep 3rd 2003, 2:32 pm
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Re: J1 - can I work
On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 15:48:51 -0700, Spark wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I was on a fulbright research grant last year (J1 pursuing a non
> degree reseach). This year I enrolled into the M.S. program at the
> university under J1 visa (The university was my sponsor). I was granted
> tution waiver. An american friend of mine gave a letter of support for
> meeting living expenses. I want to work if possible to avoid using the
> his resources.
>
> Is there anyway I can work off-campus ?
In some J-1 programs, you can, in others, you can't. You need to talk to
your program sponsor to find out what their policy is.
> Thanks,
> S.
>
> P.S. Last year while under fulbright, I received my SSN. The card said
> valid for work only with INS authorization.
If you can indeed work, then this SSN is helpful because you won't have to
wait for your number. Other than that, it does not make a difference.
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> Hi Folks,
>
> I was on a fulbright research grant last year (J1 pursuing a non
> degree reseach). This year I enrolled into the M.S. program at the
> university under J1 visa (The university was my sponsor). I was granted
> tution waiver. An american friend of mine gave a letter of support for
> meeting living expenses. I want to work if possible to avoid using the
> his resources.
>
> Is there anyway I can work off-campus ?
In some J-1 programs, you can, in others, you can't. You need to talk to
your program sponsor to find out what their policy is.
> Thanks,
> S.
>
> P.S. Last year while under fulbright, I received my SSN. The card said
> valid for work only with INS authorization.
If you can indeed work, then this SSN is helpful because you won't have to
wait for your number. Other than that, it does not make a difference.
--
Remember, I am strictly a layperson without any legal training. I encourage
everybody to seek competent legal counsel rather than relying on usenet
newsgroups.
Please support H.R. 539, H.R. 832 and S. 1510. More information at
http://www.kkeane.com/lobbyspousal-faq.shtml
Please visit my new FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com (always under construction)
My email address in usenet posts is now invalid for spam protection. See
my Web site for information on how to contact me.
Now with new photos! Please feel free to enjoy some of my photographs at my
new Web site http://www.ingopakleppa.com ! Comments are welcome.
