Your passport must be kept valid at all times. A valid passport is required to hold any employment or for travel. If a revalidation of your passport is necessary during your stay in the U.S., ISS can provide you with the address of your country's nearest Consulate or Embassy. We recommend you begin renewing your passport at least four months in advance of the expiration date. Practical Training F-1 students may apply through ISS to engage in employment for training in your field for a limited period of time.
Practical training is considered an aspect of education.
It is awarded only with specific conditions. Practical training may be granted after completion of one degree for a total of 12 months, part time during the academic year or full time in the summer up to a total 12 months. Practical training may also be granted if a student participates in an academic internship, a practical or a cooperative, or an alternate education program if it is required or if credit is awarded for extra work.