Sunday, January 4, 2009

Can I get a Job with a Student visa in USA?

(1). Do part - time on campus job while attending school FULL TIME (12 credits at minimum)

(2). Do part time off campus job AFTER you have CPT approved by your school (contact your international student office). Your job MUST be related to your study. In the past, during summer, students were allowed to have full time CPT and worked off campus. Not sure about the regulation now.

(3). Right before you graduate, you can apply for OPT. This gives you 1 full year working with any employer anywhere in the States. The work must be related to you study. This OPT (or work permit/EAD) can’t be used to re-entry the country, in case you go back or going abroad.

Because US immigration law changes all the times, I would encourage you to talk to the international student advisory in your school before even thinking applying for job.

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