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Texas Tech University

J-1 Student Employment

J-1 students may accept employment under certain circumstances. In all cases, your J-1 program sponsor must authorize your employment. If you are uncertain about who your J-1 program sponsor is, refer to Item 2 on your DS-2019.

If you have questions or would like to determine your eligibility for J-1 employment, please contact Mrs. Enola French for assistance.

If you are sponsored by an outside agency, please consult with your program officer regarding employment eligibility.

On-Campus Employment

IMPORTANT: J-1 students sponsored by the TTU must obtain a letter of authorization from the ISSS office for each specific on-campus job before beginning employment. Students with outside J-1 sponsorship must contact their program sponsor to obtain this letter.

As a J-1 visa student, you may work on-campus up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, and full-time during school vacation periods. This includes any job for which TTU will pay you, either on an hourly basis or as a part of a graduate assistantship. Please note that your on-campus employment must stop once you complete your studies.

J-1 On-Campus Employment

J-1 Academic Training