F-1 Student Employment – OPT, CPT, and Economic Hardship Status
While Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations provide opportunities for you to be employed during your time in F-1 status, working without authorization is a serious violation of your status. You should therefore consult with your Advisor in International Admission, Jones Hall 152, before beginning any off campus employment. It is your responsibility to comply with all F-1 student immigration regulations. If you fail to comply, you will not be eligible for benefits normally granted to F-1 students.
NOTE:
If you do not intend to continue further study in the US, you may not be employed on campus after you have completed a program of study unless you have been granted an Employment Authorization Document by DHS to engage in Optional Practical Training (OPT). This is limited to employment related to your field of study.
Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)
When you begin work, you and your employer must complete a form titled "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9). The I-9 must be updated each time you renew your work permission or have your I-20 extended.
Tax Treaties
F-1 students who are employed (including those on assistantships or fellowships) are subject to Federal taxes, unless they are citizens of countries that have special treaties with the US. By virtue of these treaties, some internationals pay taxes at a reduced rate. To receive the benefits of a Tax Treaty, consult the Human Resources department of your employer.