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International Student Employment Guide for U.S. Opportunities

Get valuable information on employment options for international students in the U.S., including on-campus jobs, practical training, internship opportunities, and important regulations to follow. Presented by OISSS & the Center for Career & Life Planning. Learn more now!

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International Student Employment Guide for U.S. Opportunities

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  1. Employment in the U.S. Presented by OISSS & the Center for Career & Life Planning International Student Orientation 2019

  2. Employment Options • On Campus • Curricular Practical Training • Optional Practical Training • Economic Hardship • Employment with an International Organization • Academic Training (J-1 visa holders)

  3. On Campus Employment • F-1 students may work at Rollins College without special permission; eligible in first semester • J-1 students must receive special permission from OISSS to work; eligible in first semester • Maximum 20 hours per week while school is in session; full-time during the winter and summer breaks

  4. CCLP – Services

  5. Experiential Learning

  6. On- Campus Opportunities for International Students • Frueauff Positions Department-Funded Positions

  7. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) (F-1) • Eligible after completing one academic year in U.S. program of study • Work authorization for F-1 students to participate in approved internships • Must be “integral part of established curriculum” and directly related to major • Authorizationmust be issued on Form I-20 BEFORE work begins!! • Maximum 20 hours per week while school is in session; full-time during winter and summer breaks.

  8. Academic Training (J-1) • Eligible after completing one semester • Work authorization for J-1 students to participate in approved internships • Must have academic objective related to field of study • Authorizationgranted by OISSS advisor • Requires review and approval of a faculty advisor • Must be issued beforeprogram end date on Form DS-2019

  9. Internship Opportunities for International Students • Internships

  10. How to Apply ? • Sign in to Handshake, Click on Jobs and select “On-Campus“ or “Internships” depending on the job type you’re searching for. • Upload job/internship-specific required documents: resume, cover letter, class schedule, etc. • Remember, the more you apply, the higher your chances of landing a job!

  11. Additional Types of Employment:

  12. Optional Practical Training (OPT) (F-1) • Eligible after completing one academic year in a U.S. program of study • Pre-completion • Post-completion • Work authorization for F-1 students to gain practical work experience • Can be used before or after degree completion • 12 months of full-time authorization per degree level • Limited opportunities to extend with a STEM degree • Must be approved by OISSS and USCIS

  13. Economic Hardship (F-1) • Available to students experiencing sudden, unexpected changes in economic situation • Must be able to document the change • Must be approved by OISSS and USCIS

  14. Unauthorized Employment • Work outside of authorized types of work is a violation of your immigration status • Unauthorized employment will become part of your permanent immigration record • May result in arrest, detention, or removal from the US • Beware of employers willing to exploit you OR who are ignorant of the law. • Email SPAM offering employment. • Ask OISSS if you have questions.

  15. Questions?

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