The United States has very strict rules regarding the ability of foreign nationals to work in the United States. 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 staff in the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.