Academic Training (AT) is a work authorization for a paid job or unpaid internship that directly relates to a J-1 student's major field of study. 

Before a J-1 student can start AT, including related orientation or training, they will need to submit an AT request in ISSS Link and receive an updated DS-2019 containing the AT authorization. J-1 students taking part in AT after they finish their J-1 program (post-completion AT) will need to get these approvals from ISSS before the end of their program or DS-2019 end date, whichever is earlier. Additionally, Academic Training must commence within 30 days of completing studies.

Advocacy is at the heart of ISSS' vision, mission, and core values. We believe it is important to advocate for the unique interests of Emory’s international students and scholars.

Generally, international students and scholars must present an unexpired US visa each time they enter the US. An exception to this rule is known as Automatic Revalidation—which allows some nonimmigrants to return to the US with an expired US visa after visiting certain countries for less than 30 days. Visit the "Outdated, Lost, or Stolen Documents & Automatic Revalidation" section of ISSS' Travel page for more information.