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EMPLOYMENT F-1 students may work only with proper authorization and must follow U.S. immigration regulations. Always confirm your elegibility before starting any job.
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To be elegible, you must: Mantain full-time enrollment. Remain in good academic standing. Work only on campus or at an approved campus-affiliated location.
F-1 students may work on campus:
Up to 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters. Full-time during official school breaks.
To work on campus, you must:
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Complete hiring paperwork with Human Resources and apply for a Social Security Number (SSN).
Get employment authorization from the International
Receive a job offer from an MVU department.
Mantain full-time enrollment and good academic standing.
Office before starting work.
Examples of on-campus jobs include student assistants, tutors, teaching assistants, resident assistants, dining services staff, and campus support roles.
F-1 students cannot work off campus without official authorization. Off-campus work includes: Paid or unpaid jobs Internships Freelance or remote work.
Employment is only allowed through approved CPT or OPT authorization. Do not begin working until authorization is approved.
OPT allows eligible F-1 students to work in the U.S. in a job related to their major after completing their degree. To qualify, you must: Receive approval from USCIS before starting work. Have up to 12 months of work authorization per degree level. Apply for a STEM OPT extension if eligible.
CPT allows eligible F-1 students to gain work experience related to their major while completing their degree. To qualify, you must: Complete one academic year in F-1status. Have a job related to your major.
Important : For more information on CPT, please Click here. Receive approval from your academic advisor and the International Office. Have a CPT authorization listed on your Form I-20.
Important: For more information on OPT, please Click here.
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