Work on campus is usually permissible if it meets certain requirements. CIS regulations state this employment is automatically authorized for any student in lawful F-1 status. On-campus work is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session
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Some work experiences which are an important part of your study program may be considered "curricular practical training" (CPT). These experiences may include alternate work/study programs, internships, cooperative education programs and practicum experiences.
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If you have been in lawful F-1 status for a full academic year (excluding ESL) you are eligible to be employed up to twelve months in a job which is directly related to your major field.
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If you have been in F-1 status for a full academic year and are able to prove to CIS that there has been an unforeseeable and dramatic change in your economic circumstances, then you may qualify to apply for authorization for part-time employment off-campus.
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If you are maintaining lawful F-1 status, you may accept an internship with a "recognized" international organization, such as the United Nations or the World Bank.
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