J-1 scholars must be engaged in their Exchange Visitor program full time (at least 32 hours/week), so reduction in hours is not allowed. 

A change from full-time to part-time employment, or vice versa, is not allowed at Emory as we only sponsor full-time international scholars. Part-time engagement is not allowed.

The FTE change requires a filing of an amended petition with USCIS.  So, please visit here for the request form and associated information.  

1. Draft a letter from the TN scholar's supervisor to ISSS confirming the change in employment. Download a template letter >>
2. Log in to ISSS Link and fill out the Change in FTE Request e-form under TN Employee Management. You'll need to upload the letter here.

After you submit the request, there are 2 options:

1. The employee travels back to Canada or Mexico and re-enter the US in TN status based on the new position; or
2. Your department files a new petition with USCIS that reflects the changes in the position.

We recommend having the employee travel back to Canada or Mexico because it is faster and less expensive.

If you file another petition from within the US, you should follow the initial request process.