Balancing Work & Academics
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Nevertheless, a student may find it necessary to work in order to fulfill the purpose of the visa. For example, there may be a drastic and unforeseen change which affects the ability to fund the studies; or, a course of study may require an internship or practical, on-site training in the form of paid employment in a business, organization, or industry. The Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS), recognizing this, has for many years allowed for employment by the F-1 student where necessary and justified.
A F-1 student may work on-campus for the university or a firm which provides services
to the university in "work study" type employment, part-time (20 hours per week or
less) while school is in session or full-time (more than 20 hours per week) during
vacations or breaks.
No special authorization or approval by INS is necessary for this type of work.
F-1 students are not allowed to apply for work-study jobs or long-term staff positions.
Most on-campus jobs are not advertised anywhere but in the individual department.
Visiting departments in person is recommended.
The position must be at least 20 hours per week and the employer must be registered with . See details below.
You must have completed two main semesters (fall and spring; an academic year) to be eligible to apply for this program. You must also document and prove that your financial need could not have been predicted and that it was not under your control.
- Bring your current I-20, passport, and I-94 card.
- Letter from sponsor with notarized signature.
- Personal letter of financial need.
- Bring supporting documentation.
- Attach completed form I-765.
- Bring your 2 color 鈥減assport鈥� photographs in the original holder or a small envelope.
- Bring a personal check for $380 made payable to DHS/CIS.
- Review your application and supporting documentation.
- Issue a new I-20 with a recommendation for severe economic hardship work permission and the lack of availability or sufficiency of on-campus employment.
- Send to USCIS using Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation (enables you to confirm delivery at USPS website: www.usps.gov). Once your application is posted as delivered, print this page for your own records.
- Do not work until you have received an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and the start date is effective. Do not work beyond the expiration date. Apply for a renewal of your authorization four months before the expiration date so there will be no gap in your employment.