Employment Information: J-1 Scholars
Employment Eligibility Verification
In order to be put on the payroll of the University of Kentucky, an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) must be completed. Any subsequent extensions of employment require the completion of an updated Form I-9. New employees who do not have a Social Security Number will be assigned a temporary number which is valid for 60 days, during which time a Social Security Number from the Social Security Administration must be obtained.
Employment Limitations
J-1 Scholars must limit their employment to the assignment specified on their DS-2019. When appropriate, occasional lectures or short-term consultations which are incidental to their primary program of activities are possible. However, if there is any remuneration for these additional activities, the following must be presented to the J-1 Advisor prior to accepting the assignment: (a) a letter of offer describing the terms agreed upon (i.e. a description of the activity, the dates, number of hours, subject field, and remuneration), and (b) a letter from your departmental Chair or Director recommending the activity.
Once it is determined that the activity falls within the proper guidelines, the J-1 Advisor will write a letter which will serve as the employment authorization. Since the scholar would be acting as an independent contractor, the Form I-9 is not required.