Students in other statuses are generally prohibited from any kind of employment, either on or off-campus. The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service will enforce civil and criminal penalties against those who work without the appropriate authorization and employers who fail to verify employment eligibility.
Illegal employment is a deportable offense.
Therefore, it is very important that international students understand the regulations governing employment eligibility. Questions about employment eligibility should be directed to the Associate Dean of the College and Adviser to International Students. For more information on Optional Practical Training.