Study in the United States and become a blackmailer, how to get a work permit

Will you encounter any problems when you first start living in the United States? Of course, many expenses are inevitable when you live abroad. When money is tight, if you don’t want to ask your family for money, working part-time is a good choice. However, working abroad is not as good as working at home. You must understand and abide by the laws and regulations of the U.S. government regarding foreign students working, otherwise you will lose more than you gain. There are two ways for international students in the United States to choose where to work: working on campus in the United States and working off campus. It is more convenient to work on campus, but to work off campus, you must apply for a "job card" for American international students to work off campus.

On-campus work

In recent years, the cost of studying abroad in the United States has remained high, which has gradually relaxed the conditions for international students to work, especially on-campus work opportunities. Many American colleges and universities regard providing on-campus job opportunities as an effective way to help students solve their tuition problems. Generally, the salary for working on campus is US$5-8/hour.

According to the regulations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)

The United States Citizenship and Immigration

Service (USCIS), international students holding F1 student visas can study on campus You can work freely and legally without applying for a special permit, but you must hold a valid F1 visa; the weekly working hours during the semester are generally limited to 20 hours; you can work full-time during holidays and vacations (up to 40 hours/week) . Since the opportunity to work in the school is limited, even if you work on campus, the job cannot be used as a source of income, and the job cannot be related to your studies. At the same time, part-time work is not allowed in the first school year. Before working on campus, the general school All require permission from USCIS.

On-campus jobs in American universities are mostly concentrated in the following departments:

1. Library

American university libraries provide relatively few job opportunities for students. many. The library has a simple environment, the work tasks are not heavy, and you can also read a lot of books. It is the most legitimate place to work and study. Since this type of job is relatively popular, it is recommended that international students go to the library as soon as possible after arriving on campus to ask for relevant information.

2. Computer room

The computer rooms of American universities usually employ many students as computer assistants to provide information and on-site assistance to students who use computers. If international students are proficient in computer knowledge, they can apply to be an assistant in the school computer room.

3. School Restaurant

American universities generally have restaurants. In addition to managers and chefs, students are often hired as other staff. There are many job opportunities in this type of work, and the work is easy and simple. In addition to a certain financial income, it can also solve the problem of food.

4. Student dormitories

The dormitories of undergraduate students in American universities have dormitory management assistants, which are generally undertaken by graduate students. In addition to enjoying the benefits of free accommodation, this kind of work can also generate a certain amount of financial income, and it does not take up a lot of personal time.

5. Others

School administrative agencies often need people to serve as administrative assistants, secretaries, etc., and even drivers, cleaners, etc. These jobs can be undertaken by students. School bookstores, campus police and other institutions will also hire students, and those who are interested can apply. If you have experience teaching Chinese, you may wish to apply for a teaching assistant job in the Chinese class on campus.

Working off campus

If you want to work off campus, you need to apply for a special work permit.

The specific regulations are: those who hold legal student status, have been enrolled for more than 9 months, and whose grades meet the general standards, can work in companies recognized by the Immigration Bureau or the Ministry of Labor with the approval of the school’s international student advisor. The validity period of part-time work is one year, but you can apply for extension. Remember, the company where you work must be a company recognized by the Immigration Bureau or the Ministry of Labor, not any company.

Internships

Foreign students can also apply for jobs in the United States in the name of internships. The requirements for international student applicants in the United States are that they must first study for one academic year, and then, within 90 days before graduation and 30 days after graduation, fill out the relevant forms and bring a recommendation letter from the school's international student consultant to the Immigration Bureau to apply for a work permit. . When applying, you should indicate to the Immigration Bureau that the purpose of the internship is to gain work experience so that you can return to your country for employment after graduation. Once approved by the Immigration Bureau, you can work for a period of one year.

For international students studying in the United States, the most important thing about working is that they can expand their contacts, improve their communication skills, and enhance their self-confidence. Whether you want to work part-time to reduce the burden on your family, or simply to exercise your abilities, you should understand the relevant regulations on part-time work for international students in the United States to avoid losses caused by ignorance.

But I also remind students not to neglect their studies because of working part-time. After all, the purpose is to study abroad.