Because the Immigration and Naturalization Service changes its regulations periodically, you should check with your foreign-student office before seeking or accepting any employment, including a job at the university. Students Off-campus employment is limited to students enrolled in academic programs in colleges and universities. Students in English-language programs are not eligible. Working off campus requires special authorization and is available only in certain situations, such as severe economic need arising after entry into the United States. Consult your foreign-student adviser for details.
Many students take part in internships, co-ops, and work experiences in their field of study.
See your foreign-student adviser for information. Students Exchange-visitor students who are in good academic standing may obtain authorization to work off campus as part of an academic training experience or to meet unforeseen economic needs. See your responsible officer for details. The year of full-time optional practical training may be reduced if the student has previously been authorized for optional practical training or has spent more than one year in fulltime curricular practical training. Students in F-1 status may work in the United States for an international organization before or after studies are complete.