F-1 Employment

U.S. Immigration regulation states that nonimmigrants, like people who have F-1 visas, are permitted to engage in employment only in situations which are authorized for their visa type. The F-1 visa is work-restrictive.  In order to maintain valid F-1 status, a student must not work in the United States, unless the employment is specifically authorized under the regulations.

To learn more about the different types of employment available to F-1 students and to learn about social security and tax information, visit the pages below:

There are additional employment types, listed below, which are rarely granted. These types of employment are specific to the student’s situation and involve complex immigration matters. For information on any of the following topics, please contact an ISO Advisor. 

• Employment with a qualifying International Organization.
• Employment authorized due to severe economic hardship.
• Employment authorized by the Special Student Relief Program.