Employment

Employment in J-1 status is only permissible with the approval of your J-1 program sponsor.  This section will provide you with more information about employment as a J-1 scholar.  Please use the links at left to navigate through the section.

 

Note Regarding Remote Work

Per guidance issued by the Department of State effective July 1, 2023, J-1 exchange visitors may only engage in remote work if approved by their J-1 program sponsor, and then only at a maximum of 40% of the time (for example, 2 out of 5 days per week).  Please contact a J-1 advisor at ISS if you have questions.