What international students must know when they work.

In the United States, international students must understand and abide by the laws and regulations of the American government on international students' work, so as to work legally.

Free work on campus

Foreign students can work freely on campus without applying for special permission, but they must register to maintain their full-time student 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.

You need to apply for a special work permit outside the school.

If you want to work off campus, you need to apply for a special work permit. The specific provisions are as follows: those who hold a legal student status, have been enrolled for more than one year (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 international student consultant. The work is valid for one year, but you can apply for an extension.

Income situation

The hourly salary of part-time tutoring that international students often do is generally 10- 15 US dollars, which is about 60-95 yuan RMB; The average wage of a supermarket deliveryman or packer is $5 per hour, which is about 30 yuan RMB. The average wage for maintaining gardens and lawns is 10 USD, which is about 60 yuan RMB. International students can basically guarantee a monthly income of1500-3,000 US dollars, which is about RMB1000-20,000 yuan.

More opportunities on campus

Working in the United States, there will be more opportunities on campus, and generally provide some services and reception work for campus restaurants or libraries. Generally speaking, college students can earn 8- 15 dollars per hour.

Matters needing attention

Students should pay attention to the fact that they can only do part-time jobs during their studies and full-time jobs in winter and summer vacations to increase their income.