J-1 On Campus Employment

• You must be a full-time student in an NYU degree program
• You must have a valid, unexpired DS-2019 from NYU or another outside sponsoring Exchange Visitor organization (such as IIE/Fulbright) authorizing you to engage in full-time studies at NYU
• You must have a valid, unexpired passport
• You must have an I-94 card that is marked "J-1 D/S"
• You must have a letter from your J-1 sponsor specifically authorizing you to engage in on-campus employment at NYU. J-1 students sponsored by NYU should obtain this letter from the OISS; others must obtain this letter from their sponsoring organization.

Restrictions on Locations and Hours

On-campus employment must take place according to the following restrictions

You may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year, full-time (over 20 hours per week) during vacation periods.

Your employment may take place at any NYU office or department, or a commercial firm located at NYU that provides direct services to students (e.g., the NYU bookstore). On-campus employment also includes graduate or teaching assistantships.

Procedures

J-1 students sponsored directly by NYU should come to the OISS with their passport, I-94 card, and DS-2019 during Advisor-on-Duty (AOD) hours to obtain a J-1 on-campus employment authorization letter.

J-1 students not sponsored by NYU should speak to their sponsoring organization or agency to obtain a J-1 on-campus employment authorization letter.

You will need to obtain a Social Security Number to get paid by NYU. Read the instructions on applying for a Social Security Number once you have secured employment.

On-Campus Resources

To find on-campus employment and internship opportunities visit The Wasserman Center for Career Development . Career Services provides assistance with resume writing, interview skills and other services that will help you put your career on track.