J-1 Student Intern Program 

Eligibility & Program Details 


Eligibility 

Duration and Hours 

Per J-1 Federal Regulations: 

Appropriate Activities and Location 

Funding Requirements 

Application Process and Guidelines 


iPenn Application and DS-7002, T/IPP (Internship Placement Plan) 

NOTE: Each signatory must keep a copy of the Form DS-7002. 

Fees

Maintenance of J-1 visa status 


The J-1 Student Intern must take care during his/her stay in the US to maintain lawful J-1 status; failure to do so will have serious short-term and long-term consequences. 

Here are some simple steps the J-1 Student Intern can take to ensure that their stay in the US remains valid: 

Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement 

All J-1 and J-2 status holders must carry adequate health insurance coverage, as mandated by the U.S. J-1 Federal Regulations. 

Each J-1 Student Intern must secure insurance coverage for him/herself and J-2 dependents. if any, for the duration of the J-1 Student Intern program.  

Insurance coverage must meet the following criteria: 

Please note that willful failure to comply with these insurance requirements will result in termination of the Exchange Visitor’s program. 

Evaluation Form 

Grace Period after Completion of Stay