International Student Employment Opportunities

On-campus EmploymentCurricular Practical Training (CPT)Optional Practical Training (OPT)

The Most Common Way to Go Out of Status

Accept Unauthorized Employment

DON’T DO IT!!!! Students are caught more often than you think

On-campus EmploymentF-1 students can work on campus without

authorization J-1 students need authorization – Contact ISFOHow much can I work?

Part-time/ 20 hours during the Fall and Spring semesters

Full-time/ 37.5 hours on breaks (campus full time is 37.5 not the traditional 40)

Only available to students maintaining good status (academically and with immigration)

Curricular Practical Training

Available only to F-1Must have been full-time enrolled for two

semesters before applyingMust have authorization in advance from

ISFOPart-time (20 hours/week) only during Fall

and Spring semestersFull-time available only during breaks

Can combine on and off campus work but cannot go over the hours/week work limits

Applying for CPT Job offer letter from employer on employer

letterhead: address where you will work

dates of intended employment

duties

CPT application signature at bottom from academic advisor approving intended employment as appropriate part of your academic program, directly related to your field of study

Must be registered for related course credit

Only issued by semester, so you must reapply each semester.

Pay Attention To Your Dates!

DO NOT ever work before the start date on your CPT I-20!

DO NOT ever work after the end date on your CPT I-20!

After you complete your academic program, CPT is no longer available.

J-1 Students: Academic Training

Available to J-1 students 18 months total (before and after

completion)Authorization from Responsible Officer of

your J-1 programMust have a written job offerLetter from academic advisor

Optional Practical Training

OPT is a one-year work experience to use after your program completion

You should apply for OPT in the semester in which you will complete your program.

Application forms & instructions can be obtained from ISFO the semester of program completion.

Ever have questions about work ASK

ISFO!!