Sample Home Institution Certification Letter for J-1 Student Interns

Use this sample language for the certification letter required from the student intern’s home institution.

The letter must be:

• Printed on official university stationery
• Signed by the dean, academic adviser, or appropriate official
• Submitted as part of the J-1 Student Intern request

Sample Certification Letter

[Date]

U.S. Department of State
Consular Officer

Regarding: J-1 Student Intern applicant [Given Name, Family Name, Date of Birth]

Dear Sir or Madam:

[Name of Institution] is a post-secondary institution and is accredited by [Accrediting Body].

I certify that the above-named student is currently pursuing a [Degree/Major] and is in good academic standing with our institution. The student is anticipated to graduate from this program on [Date].

I further certify that the student internship program at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, also known as Stony Brook University, will fulfill the educational objectives for the student’s current degree program at our institution.

It is my understanding that after completing the student internship program at Stony Brook University, the student intends to return to our institution to complete their degree program.

If employment is part of the proposed internship, include:
I approve of the student’s employment during the course of the internship.

Sincerely,

[Name of Dean or Academic Adviser]
[Title]
[Institution]
[Address]
[Email Address]
[Telephone Number]