A student in valid J-1 status may engage in on-campus employment upon receiving written employment authorization from a Responsible Officer of the institution or agency issuing his or her DS-2019 Form. J-1 students may work no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session. However, employment may be full-time during any official school breaks or vacations, such as the summer session. On-campus employment primarily means work performed on the premises of Georgetown University. This includes employment with Georgetown University, the Medical Center, or any on-location commercial firms which provide direct services for students on-campus, such as the Marriott cafeterias. It does not, however, include employment on the school's premises with commercial firms that provide indirect services to students, such as employment with a firm constructing a new building on campus.
Note: Approval for on-campus employment is automatically withdrawn if the student's program is completed or terminated.
Students in J-1 status with a valid DS-2019 Form issued by Georgetown University must complete the Verification of Eligibility for On-Campus Employment Request Form in order to receive employment authorization. Return the completed form, along with a photocopy of your DS-2019 Form and a photocopy of both sides of your I-94 card to OIP (2nd Floor Poulton Hall). Please allow at least 3 days for processing.
Students will also need to obtain a Social Security number from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Georgetown's Payroll Office will not issue paychecks to students who are unable to provide verification of immigration status and either a valid Social Security number or evidence of having filed for a Social Security number. For information on payment before you receive your Social Security card, visit the Georgetown University Tax Accounting website.
A J-1 student may be able to reduce or eliminate his/her tax obligations if the United States has negotiated a tax treaty with his/her country of citizenship. Please contact the Georgetown Unviersity Tax Accounting Office to set up an appointment to determine your eligibility and complete the necessary forms.
This section summarizes on-campus employment regulations for non-immigrants in J-1 student status. Please note that the information provided does not apply to other J-1 categories, such as visiting researchers, scholars, or professors. Students may obtain more detailed information regarding employment regulations for J-1 visa holders from their IS Advisor.