U. S. Department of Justice
OMB Approval No. 1115-0060
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Certification by Designated School Official
SECTION A. This section must be completed by student as appropriate (Please print or type):
1. Name:
(Family in CAPS)
(First)
(Middle)
2. Date of birth:
3. Student admission number:
4. Date first granted F-1 or M-1 status:
5. Level of education being sought:
6. Student's major field of study:
7. Describe the proposed employment for practical training:
Beginning date:
Ending date:
Number of hours per week:
8. List all periods of previously authorized employment for practical training:
A. Curricular or work study:
B. Post completion of studies:
Signature of student:
Date:
SECTION B. This Section must be completed by the designated school official of the school the student
is attending or was last authorized to attend:
9. I hereby certify that:
The student named above:
is taking a full course of study at this school and the expected date of completion is: _____________
is taking less than a full course of study at this school because _________________________
Completed the course of study at this school on (date): _____________
Did not complete the course of study. Terminated attendance on (date) _____________
Check one:
A. The employment is for practical training in the student's field of study. The student has been in the
educational program for at least 9 months and is eligible for the requested practical training in accordance
with INS regulations at 8CFR 214.2(f) (10).
B. The Endorsement for off-campus employment is based on the wage-and-labor attestation filed by the
employer in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Secretary of Labor. The student has been
in F-1 status for at least one year and is in good academic standing. Copy of the employer's attestation
is attached.
C. The employment is for an internship with a recognized international organization and is within the scope of
the organization's sponsorship. The student has been in F-1 status for at least 9 months and is in good
academic standing
10. Name and title of DSO
Signature
Date
11. Name of school
School file number
Telephone no.
For Official Use Only
Microfilm Index Number:
Form I-538 (Rev. 07/08/91)N
(See instructions on reverse)