• F-1 Student Visa Info
• J-1 Exchange Student Visa Info
• Life in the US
• Int'l Student Handbook

Benefits of J-1 Exchange Student Status

• Enrolled students are eligible for immediate part-time on-campus employment, 20 hours or less per week while school is in session and full-time during vacation periods. Full-time employment is any amount of time more than 20 hours per week.
• Can stay in the U.S. with an expired visa stamp as long as student status is maintained. There is no restriction on travel within the U.S.
• Can travel to Canada or Mexico for 30 days or less and re-enter the U.S. with an expired visa stamp as long as you have a valid passport, I-94 card and DS-2019 with a travel signature from the International Center.
• Eligible to apply for Academic Training work experience with your home university?s approval and recommendation by your Cal Poly Pomona Academic Advisor.
• Have 30 days to depart the U.S. after the expiration date on your DS-2019 form.