Employment and Training

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The U.S. government considers any type of work performed or services provided in exchange for money, tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, food or any other benefit as employment.  As an international student in F-1 status you are eligible for on-campus employment and approved off-campus employment.

For more information on a specific employment benefit, click the link below:

On-Campus Employment

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

STEM OPT Extension

H-1B Cap-Gap Extension

Internship with an International Organization

Severe Economic Hardship

Volunteering