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uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block uw-content-box"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Every full-time degree-seeking student at UW-Madison is eligible for the F-1 visa and the majority of UW-Madison international students hold this visa status. Some students may also be eligible for the J-1 student visa, an exchange visitor option. The J-1 visa is part of a larger U.S. Department of State mission to foster cultural and educational exchange between countries. To be eligible for the J-1 student visa, a substantial portion of your financial support (51% or higher) must be from a source other than your personal assets. This can include UW-Madison funding or scholarship from another organization. </span><b>Students with only personal or family funding are NOT eligible for J-1 status.</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> There are a few basic differences between the F-1 and J-1 visa types, which are outlined in the chart below.</span></p> </div> </div><div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <p> </p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">F-1 Status</span></h3> </td> <td> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">J-1 Status</span></h3> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Source of Funding</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">No funding source requirements. Can be funded through personal, UW-Madison, or independent scholarships. You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding to cover one year’s tuition and living expenses.</span></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">A substantial portion of funding (51% minimum) must be from a source other than personal funds. You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding to cover the length of the program of study. ISS will review and approve submitted funding.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>On Campus Employment</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Part time (up to 20 hours/week) when school is in session, full time during periods of recess.</span></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Part time (up to 20 hours/week) when school is in session, full time during periods of recess. Prior permission must be obtained from ISS. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Off Campus Employment</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Optional Practical Training (OPT)- up to 12 month period per degree level of training directly related to their studies. No job offer required prior to application.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">OPT STEM Extension- additional 24 month period after approved OPT period. Employment must be directly related to earned STEM degree. Employment offer and training plan with E-verify employer required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Curricular Practical Training (CPT)- training during your studies that is directly related to the program of study and tied to a credit-bearing course (or required of the declared degree program.)</span></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Academic Training – Duration equal to length of study or 18 months whichever is shorter. PhD students eligible for up to 36 months. Graduating students must have job offer within 30 days of graduation. Employment experience must be directly related to the program of study. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Dependents</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">F-2 dependents are not eligible for employment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">F-2 dependents may not engage in a full course of study but are allowed to study part time. </span></p> <p>F-2 child may engage in full-time study in any elementary or secondary school (K-12).</p> <p>For more information, please see <a href="https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/Nonimmigrant%20Class%20Who%20Can%20Study.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nonimmigrants: Who Can Study?</a></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">J-2 dependents are eligible to apply to USCIS for permission to work in the US after their arrival and must renew permission annually.</p> <p></span><span style="font-weight: 400">J-2 dependents are allowed to study part time or full time.</span></p> <p>J-2 child may engage in full-time study in any elementary or secondary school (K-12).</p> <p>For more information, please see <a href="https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/Nonimmigrant%20Class%20Who%20Can%20Study.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nonimmigrants: Who Can Study?</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Requirement to Return Home upon program completion</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Non-immigrant intent visa; must prove strong ties to the home country. No requirement to return home upon program completion.</span></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Non-immigrant intent visa; must prove strong ties to the home country. Some Exchange Visitors and their dependents may be subject to the two year home country physical presence requirement upon program completion.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Change to Another Visa Status</b></td> <td></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Not eligible to change to F status in the United States if you are subject to two year home country physical presence requirement if you wish to change status in the U.S.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Change of Major (Program of Study)</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">No restriction.</span></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Program objective must remain consistent.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Change of Education Level</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">No restriction.</span></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Cannot move from non-degree to degree-seeking, or vice versa.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Cannot change to lower degree level (i.e. PhD to Masters)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Transfer to Another U.S. Institution</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">No restrictions</span></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">Program objective (field of study) must be consistent.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Bar to J-1 Scholar Status</b></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">None</span></td> <td><span style="font-weight: 400">J-1 students completing an academic program will be subject to a 12 month wait before they are able to use the J-1 research scholar/professor category.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Adapted from Yale University: </span><a href="https://oiss.yale.edu/immigration/f-1-students/f-1-j-1-comparison"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://oiss.yale.edu/immigration/f-1-students/f-1-j-1-comparison</span></a></p> <p><strong>To Students: Selecting a Visa Type</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">A student will be asked to select a visa type as part of the admissions process. If you choose to be considered for a J-1 visa, you must also select one of the following alternatives in case you do not meet the requirements for a J-1 visa. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Stay on current visa (i.e. H4). Verify that you are eligible to study on your current visa.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">UW-Madison will issue an F-1 visa </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">UW-Madison will not issue any visa documentation</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Important information regarding funding for J-1 students and hosting departments</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The funding must be </span><b>guaranteed</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> for the length of the program. Funding possibilities include, but are not limited to:</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">UW-Madison assistantship</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">UW-Madison fellowship</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Third party organization sponsorship/fellowship</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">ISS will review funding and determine eligibility for J-1 visa</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">If the J-1 student is employed on campus, employment permission must be renewed every year</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The J-1 student cannot change or add a major if it deviates from the program objective</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The J-1 student cannot change from a higher to lower degree level</span></li> <li 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