Working in the U.S.

International students' employment options are restricted in the U.S. by law. You have the option to work on campus or receive permission to work off campus.

On-campus Employment

F-1 students:

• Can work on campus without authorization from our office
• Cannot work more than 20 hours a week
• Must maintain good status academically and with immigration

J-1 students have different rules governing working on-campus.

Off-campus Employment

F-1 Curricular Practical Training is off-campus work permission for F-1 international students who will be employed in their field of study who have not yet graduated.

F-1 Optional Practical Training is off-campus work permission for F-1 international students who have recently graduated.

J-1 students also have academic training options.