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Employment Information for International Students

DO NOT BEGIN ANY OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION FROM THE ISSO.  TO DO SO WILL VIOLATE YOUR F-1 or J-1 STATUS.

• All you need to know about getting a job on-campus

• Off-Campus Employment Authorizations for F-1 Student Visa Holders
  • Curricular Practical Training
  • Optional Practical Training
  • Employment Verification Form for 17-Month OPT STEM extension for OPT (PDF)
  • Unforeseen Economic Hardship
• Employment Authorization for J-1 Exchange Students
  • Academic Training
• Social Security Number
  • Information on obtaining a Social Security Number