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On-Campus & Off-Campus Employment
Information for J-1 students and their J-2 spouses.
On-Campus Employment
J-1 students can apply to work on-campus.
Off-Campus Employment
J-1 students can apply to work off-campus campus if a case can be made for economic hardship.
J-2 Work Authorization
J-2 spouses can apply for work authorization with USCIS.
Academic Training
J-1 students can apply for work authorization under academic training.
Social Security Number
J-1 students and J-2 spouses can apply for a social security number.