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International Students

International Students. WORKING IN THE UNITED STATES. Types of Employment. On Campus Employment – F-1 and J-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) – F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) – F-1 Academic Training – J-1 Paid vs. Unpaid. F-1 Working On Campus. No permission needed

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International Students

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  1. International Students WORKING IN THE UNITED STATES

  2. Types of Employment • On Campus Employment – F-1 and J-1 • Curricular Practical Training (CPT) – F-1 • Optional Practical Training (OPT) – F-1 • Academic Training – J-1 • Paid vs. Unpaid

  3. F-1 Working On Campus No permission needed • up to 20 hours per week during regular fall and spring semesters • more than 20 hours per week during regular school breaks (including summer semester)

  4. J-1 Working On Campus Written permission needed from RO/ARO • up to 20 hours per week during regular fall and spring semesters • more than 20 hours per week during regular school breaks (including summer semester)

  5. F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) • Must be an integral part of the student’s curriculum • If not required for degree, eligible only after one full academic year of study (9 months) • Department gives initial approval, final permission is granted by DSO/International Student Advisor/Coordinator • Job offer required before approval can be granted • Approved for a specific employer(s), for a specific time period • Can be given for up to one year at a time • Can be Part Time (20 hours/week or less) or Full Time (more than 20 hours/week) • 12 months of full time CPT makes you ineligible for OPT

  6. F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) • Generally done after completion of academic program, but may be done before completion • Employment must be related to field of study • Maximum of 12 months per academic level • Must be recommended by DSO/International Student Advisor/Coordinator • Requires an application and fee ($180.00) with CIS • Final approval granted by CIS (EAD) • No job offer required for approval • Application must be submitted to CIS prior to program completion

  7. F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) cont. Other important OPT notes: • You can use OPT anywhere in the US • You may switch employers • You are eligible for OPT after each higher degree earned • you can use your OPT while waiting for a change of status to H-1B

  8. J-1 Academic Training • Can be paid or unpaid • Can be done during or after studies • Needs approval from academic advisor and RO/ARO • Length of time depends on whether student is non-degree or degree-seeking (Master’s or Doctorate)

  9. Next Steps • Always check with your Int’l Student Advisor/Coordinator before accepting any offer of employment • I-Place is available for questions at any time (ipoffice@mckenna.edu or 909-621-8344)

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