International students are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week on campus
during the fall and spring semesters.
International students can work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week during the summer
and winter breaks.
International students are limited to working only on campus.
International students can work off campus only if they are on curricular/optional
practical training, academic training, or have an economic hardship work permit (see
below for more information).
International students must by in F-1 status for at least one academic year before
they can apply for CPT/OPT, academic training or an economic hardship work permit.
You must first find a job and be hired before the appropriate letters can be written
for a Social Security card.
You must see the international student advisor for the paperwork needed to obtain
a Social Security card.
A Social Security card is no longer issued for the following situations:
Obtaining a driver's license
Opening a bank account
Applying for a credit card
Applying to rent an apartment or home
Filing federal or state taxes
Economic Hardship Work Permit
This work permit only allows for students to work off campus for a maximum of 20 hours
per week during the fall and spring semester.
You must make an appointment with the international student advisor to discuss your
application.
The international advisor makes a recommendation to USCIS but does not authorize employment.
The financial problems must be due to unforeseen circumstances beyond your control.
The financial problem must be documented and show a substantial need.
Documentation should be included to support the application.
You may not apply until you have been in F-1 status for one academic year and are
in good academic standing.
You MUST make a good faith attempt to find a campus job first. If on-campus employment
is unavailable or insufficient, be able to document this.
If USCIS approves the application, an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) will
be issued. You may not find employment until the EAD card has been issued.
Employment is restricted to 20 hours per week when school is in session and 40 hours
per week during vacation periods.
Acceptance of employment must not interfere with carrying a full course of study.
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