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Visa and Immigration Services

On-Campus Employment at an Off-Site Location

F-1 regulations allows you to work on campus while maintaining your F-1 status, either at a campus location that provides services to students, or at an off-campus location that is educationally affiliated with the school.

For off-campus locations, the educational affiliation it must be directly connected to your academic program or part of a contractually funded research project. Your work must be an essential part in supporting your academic progress.

Eligibility

To qualify for on-campus employment at an off-site location, you must:

  • Maintain valid F-1 status
  • Work no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session
  • Work in a position that does not displace a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
  • Ensure your work directly supports your academic objectives and provides training in your field of study
  • Be formally connected to your school’s curriculum or a funded research project

If the activity exceeds the bounds of "on-campus employment," Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization would be required.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to request authorization for On-Campus Employment at an Off-Site Location:

  1. Log in to accessVIS using your NetID and password.

  2. Select Employment & Training from the left menu.

  3. Submit the On-Campus Employment at Off-Site Location request.

    • The request will be routed to your academic department who will confirm that the work directly relates to and provides training in your academic program.
  4. Submit the Site Verification Form, listing your direct supervisor for your job.
    • Your supervisor will provide documentation of the educational affiliation or research agreement with the University.

VIS typically processes requests within 5–7 business days. If your request is approved, you will receive a letter confirming that your activity is considered "on-campus employment".

Social Security Number (SSN)

If you need a Social Security Number (SSN) to begin your approved off-site on-campus position, you can request it within the On-Campus Employment at Off-Site Location e-form.

If your request is approved, you will receive an SSN Authorization Letter to use when applying for your SSN. You do not need to submit a separate SSN Authorization Letter request in accessVIS.

Employment at CEWIT

All potential on-campus employment at the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) must be reviewed through the On-Campus Employment at an Off-Site Location e-form. This is required because external businesses operate within CEWIT.

You only need to complete this review once for each type of work you perform at CEWIT. If your role continues across multiple semesters and the job duties and educational affiliation do not change, you do not need to submit a new request.