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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Pinned Article 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 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.