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F 1 Visas - Foreign Students
Persons coming to pursue academic study on a full-time basis
Employment of F-1 Students.
1.Based on economic hardship:
May be authorized by USCIS because of unforeseen loss of financial support;
Must show severe economic hardship caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond student's control;
Must have completed one full academic year;
Must be in good academic standing.
Hours - 20 hours per week during school and full-time during recess and vacations.
2. PRACTICAL TRAINING - Employment during academic program or after completion of degree for the purpose of giving student additional experience in his/her field of study - not to be used by U.S. employer to train foreign national for permanent position in the U.S.
a. Curricular Practical Training.
Can be part of work/study course; where internship or practicum is a mandatory course requirement.
b. Optional Practical Training
Can be used before or after graduation;
Limited to one year after each level of academic achievement;
Student must have completed 9 months as an F-1 student;
Part-time work during school year; full-time for vacations and recesses;
Full-time employment authorized after completion of degree.
Authorized by Student Advisor or Designated School Official (DSO) who endorses students' I-20 - Certificate of Eligibility for Student Visa. Must obtain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS before starting work.
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