| EMPLOYMENT |
EMPLOYMENT
FOR STUDENTS IN F-1 STATUS |
This handout provides an overview of the types of employment
authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Service (USCIS) for students in F-1 Status. SEE CAUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & CATAGORIES
OF F-1 EMPLOYMENT BELOW |
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| CAUTION: Working
without authorization is a serious immigration violation.
USCIS regulations provide the F-1 student with a variety
of employment possibilities. It is important and beneficial
for the F-1 student to know in advance the different ways
that he or she can legally work. Employment guidelines
and advice can be obtained at the Queens College, International
Students & Scholars Office, Student Union, Room 327. |
| ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: |
| Employment under F-1 regulations requires
the student to maintain legal F-1 Status. Legal F-1 Status
means you must do the following: |
| 1. |
have a valid passport. |
| 2. |
have an I-20 from the school currently attending |
| 3. |
follow procedures for releasing SEVIS I-20
from previous U.S. institution to current school. |
| 4. |
carry a full course of study. You must be registered as
an undergraduate for 12 credits or as a graduate for 9 credits
during each semester. If you drop below this number at any
time during the semester you are not maintaining lawful F-1
status. If you are not registered for courses during any
semester you are not maintaining lawful F-1 status. |
| 5. |
refrain from working without employment authorization. |
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Other requirements exist for each type of F-1 employment. After reviewing,
the categories of F-1 employment below, ask an International
Student Advisor about specific requirements for each category or pick-up
detailed information at ISSO. |
DEFINITION OF “EMPLOYMENT” |
| “Employment” is any type of
work performed or services provided in exchange for money,
tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, food or any other
benefit. If you receive no pay or other benefit for work
performed, this activity is not defined as “employment” but
is considered to be “volunteer work”. |
CATAGORIES
OF F-1 EMPLOYMENT |
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