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Student Employment
Learn more about employment while holding F-1 or J-1 visa status.
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Curricular Practical Training
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an off-campus training and employment program for students with F-1 visas.
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Optional Practical Training
Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorizes eligible students with F-1 visas to work in certain US jobs related to their studies.
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Overview: Student Employment
Learn about student employment guidelines for students holding F-1 or J-1 visas.
Applying for a Social Security Number
Students with F-1 or J-1 visa status who will be employed on or off campus will need to apply for a US social security number. Learn more here.
Economic Hardship Employment
Economic Hardship Employment (EHE) enables eligible F-1 students to work legally off campus in times of severe, unforeseen financial circumstances.
F-1 DSO Letter Request Instructions
Learn how to request a DSO letter to support your application for a social security number.
On-Campus v. Off-Campus Employment
How do I know if my job is considered on-campus or off-campus employment?
US Taxes & Tax Filings
Students who have income in the United States are required by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to file tax returns each year. Learn more here.
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