Internationals Working in the USA Seminar

Internationals Working in the USA Seminar

January 24, 2007

DCC 308

International Services for Students and Scholars

ISSS

Academy Hall room 4600276-6561

Immigration Requirements

for F-1 Students Working

On-Campus Employment

• Can be done first semester of attendance.• Does not require approval of immigration.• Limit to 20 hours per week during the school

year (40 hours during vacation periods).• Must be enrolled in a full course of study.• Includes Scholarship, Fellowships &

Assistantships. • You need to get a Social Security number after

you get a job, see ISSS homepage.

Off-Campus EmploymentEconomic Hardships

• Must have been enrolled for one academic year before you can apply.

• Must be due to serious, urgent and unforeseen economic circumstances.

• Must have a recommendation from ISSS Office.

• Requires immigration authorization.

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• Fee of $180 is required.

• Meet with Jane for application.

• Students would get permission to work part-time only, off-campus.

• It could take 12-16 weeks to process

Curricular Practical Training ( Co-Op)

• Must be enrolled for one academic year before you can participate.

• Participation is part of the Cooperative Education program (Co-Op).

• Applications are available in the Co-Op office or the ISSS Office.

• ISSS Office authorizes the employment after first receiving permission from Co-Op office and the students department.

• Time is not subtracted from your optional practical training time.

• Participation in more than 12 months of training cancels eligibility for Optional Practical Training.

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• Not available for exchange student and some degree programs.

• Undergraduate students must do 2 consecutive semesters. After that you could do it for the summer only.

• Graduate students have the options of doing as little as one semester of Co-Op if they desire( good for summer employment)

• Do not accept an offer before getting permission from the Co-Op office.

• Must have one semester of full-time study remaining after the Co-Op

• Co-op is not necessary for your degree • Must attend a Co-Op briefing.

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• You must get a Social Security number after ISSS Office has given you permission to work.

• Do not work without ISSS Office authorization (volunteering is not allowed).

• You should have no outstanding balances in your Bursar’s account.

Curricular Practical Training (Required internship for degree)

• ISSS Office authorizes the employment.• An internship must be required for the degree (listed in

the course catalog)• Applications are in the ISSS Office with the secretary.• Not available for exchange students.• Participation in more than 12 months of training cancels

eligibility for optional practical training.• Do not work without ISSS Office Authorization

(volunteering is not allowed).• You should have no outstanding balances in your

Bursar’s account.

Optional Practical Training

• Must be lawfully enrolled for one academic year of full-time studying before participating.

• You are eligible for up to 12 months total before, during or after graduation.

• You are eligible for a second 12 months if you continue for a second degree at a higher level.

• Requires ISSS Office recommendation• Requires the authorization of immigration.• Applications are available in the ISSS Office.• Fee of $180.00 required• Can take between 8-16 weeks for immigration to process• Can apply 90 days prior to commencement of employment or

graduation.

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• You do not need a job to apply• Can apply when you have completed all of the course

requirements for the degree listed on I-20, but are working on your research or thesis.

• Job must be for the degree and major listed on your I-20.

• You will need a recommendation letter from you advisor.

• Student cannot travel outside the U.S. while their application is pending.

• Student must show proof of employment to re-enter the U.S.

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• Do not work without immigration authorization (EAD card)

• You may travel once you received your EAD card, AND you must have a confirmed job offer letter to return to the U.S.

• Once you apply, if you change your mind immigration does not have to cancel the application (Be certain of the dates you are applying for).

• You should have no outstanding balances in your Bursar’s account.

• CANNOT apply after graduation date on form I-20• You can travel while on opt but your I-20 must be signed

every 6 months.• Applications are available in ISSS Office

Immigration Requirements

for J-1 Exchange Visitor

Students Working

On campus employment

– Can be done first semester of attendance.– Does not require approval of immigration.– Limited to 20 hours per week during the school year

(40 hours during vacation periods)– Must be enrolled in a full course of study (12 credit

hours)– Includes scholarship, fellowship, and assistantships.– Requires the permission of the office that issued your

DS-2019– You must get a Social Security number after you get a

job, see ISSS homepage for instructions.

Off-Campus employmentEconomic Hardship

– Must have been enrolled for one academic year before you can apply.

– Must be due to serious, urgent and unforeseen economic circumstances

– Must have authorization from ISSS Office or whoever issued your DS-2019

– Authorized by ISSS Office.

Academic Training ( Co-Op)

• Must be enrolled for one academic year before you can participate.

• Participation is part of the Cooperative Education program (Co-Op).

• Applications are available in the Co-Op office or the ISSS Office.

• ISSS Office authorizes the employment after first receiving permission from Co-Op office and the students department.

• Time is subtracted from your academic training time.• Not available for exchange students

Academic Training (Required internship for degree)

• ISSS Office authorizes the employment.• An internship must be required for the degree (listed in

the course catalog)• Applications are in the ISSS Office with the secretary.• Not available for exchange students.• Participation is subtracted from your academic training.• Do not work without ISSS Office Authorization

(volunteering is not allowed).• You should have no outstanding balances in your

Bursar’s account.

Academic Training

• Eligible for up to 18 months (36 months for post-doctoral training).

• You MUST apply before the end date on your DS-2019 or before graduation.

• Must be done with a specific employer and be directly related to the major field of study listed on the form DS-2019.

• Cannot be longer than your program.• Exchange students are eligible.• Must be directly related to the program of study.• Applications are available in ISSS Office.• Sponsor gives approval in a written letter.• If you participate in the co-op program, the time enrolled

will be deducted from your 18 months

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• You need a job to apply• You must be authorized to start work within 30

days after graduation.• Can be part-time but will be counted as full time.• You will have to get a Social Security number

after ISSS Office has given you work permission. See ISSS homepage for instructions.

• You should have no outstanding balances on your Bursar’s account

• Applications are available in ISSS Office.

Two-year Home country Residency requirements

• When subject to this requirement , the student must reside and be physically present in his/her country of nationality or last residence before being eligible for permanent resident status for an H-1 or L-1 status.

Other Visa types

H-1B

• Temporary worker status for person performing services in a specific occupation or of an exceptional merit and ability relating to cooperative research and development project. Stay can be valid for up to three years expendable to six.

TN status under NAFTA

• For Canadian and Mexican citizens seeking temporary admission to engage in business at a professional level. A job that requires at least baccalaureate degree or appropriate credentials showing status as a professional. Separate procedure for each nation.