1. Inviting a J-1 Student Intern

2. “The Exchange Visitor Program fosters global understanding through educational and cultural exchanges. All exchange visitors are expected to return to their home country upon completion of their program in order to share their exchange experiences.” International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

3.  Professor  Research Scholar  Short-term Scholar  Student Intern International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

4. Basic Requirements for the internship:  Must expose the foreign student to American techniques, methodologies, and technology and expands upon the student intern's existing knowledge and skills.  Must fulfill the student's educational objectives for his or her current degree program.  Reinforces the student’s ongoing academic course of study.  Must be full-time (minimum 32 hours a week).  The student intern is primarily in the United States to engage in a student internship program rather than to engage in employment or provide services to an employer.  The internship tasks may consist of no more than 20% clerical work. International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

5.  Education  English Proficiency  Sufficient finances  Health insurance  Return to home country to finish degree upon completion of J-1 program International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

6. Verify that the foreign student’s English is proficient enough to function on a day-to-day basis. Accept the foreign student into its internship program. Complete and sign all requisite documents. Secure placement of student intern. Provide access to appropriate labs, buildings, and library privileges. Monitor the intern’s progress and complete the evaluation forms. International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

7. Minimum funding requirements for all J Exchange Visitors (EV):  $1600/month for J-1 exchange visitor  $550/month for Spouse  $300/month for each child EVEV & SpouseEV, Spouse & Child Per month$1600$2150$2450 For 6 months$9600$12900$14700 Per Year$19200$25800$29400 International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

8. Sources of funding  Home institution or government  TAMU or TAMU system members  Personal or family funding International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

9. Inform IFSS of any changes before E.V. arrives Submit complete application to IFSS Complete and sign all requisite documents Plan visit at TAMU at least two months in advance International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

10. Complete Check-in and Provide orientation Mail DS-2019 and pre-arrival information packet to J-1 visitor Review documentation and Process DS-2019 form Receive complete J-1 application International Faculty & Scholar Services, Dean of Faculties, Texas A&M University

11. DepartmentContact NameContact # Agricultural Eco.Norma Pantoja5-2116 Animal ScienceJennifer Houston5-4955 Biology & BiochemistrySherry Coronado5-8852 Bio & Ag. EngineeringDebra Peikert5-4290 Eco. Syst. & MgmtChris Wilson5-5000 EntomologyRobert Jensen5-9739 Horticultural SciencesJennifer Jakubik2-2911 Nutrition & Food Sci.Gail Hyden8-3349 Plant Pathology & Micr.Karen Hodges5-7313 Poultry ScienceRobert Pottberg5-1931 Soil & Crop SciencesBarbara Bracken5-3042 Wildlife and FisheriesVicki Buckbee5-3786

12. Virginie Blum International Faculty & Scholar Services vblum@tamu.eduvblum@tamu.edu or ifss@tamu.eduifss@tamu.edu