Can I work part-time on an American study visa?

The study and life policy of the United States stipulates that international students do not need to apply for special permission to work on campus, but they must register to maintain their full-time status. The working hours per week during the semester are generally limited to less than 20 hours, and the holidays are up to 40 hours. This means that a registered foreign student can work freely and legally on campus.

When studying in the United States, you need to apply for a special work permit if you want to work outside the school. The specific provisions are: those who hold a legal student status, have been enrolled for more than 9 months, and meet the general standards can work in a company recognized by the Immigration Bureau or the Ministry of Labor with the approval of the school's foreign student consultant. The work is valid for one year, but they can apply for an extension. It should be noted that the company that works must be a company recognized by the Immigration Bureau or the Ministry of Labor, not any company.

In case of emergency or sudden financial difficulties, international students who work outside the school should also abide by the above-mentioned American study and work policy, that is, after one year of enrollment, they should submit necessary certificates to the international student adviser of the school and apply for a special work permit.

International students can also apply for jobs in the United States in the name of internship. Applicants must study for one academic year first, and then fill in the relevant forms and apply for a work permit with the recommendation letter from the school's international student consultant within 90 days before graduation and 30 days after graduation. When applying, you should tell the Immigration Bureau that the purpose of internship is to gain work experience so that you can return to China for employment after graduation. You can work for one year after being approved by the Immigration Bureau.

For most students studying in the United States, studying and working in the United States is an indispensable part of their study process. Part-time job can not only subsidize the shortage of living expenses and study fees, but also be a learning opportunity to enter the society and experience local life.