Study abroad. Each country has certain restrictions on international students working.

At the beginning of another year of school, many freshmen studying abroad are starting to pack their bags and move towards a new life abroad. Since the cost of living in most study abroad countries is higher than at home, many international students choose to work part-time to support their families. However, various countries have certain time limits for international students to work. If you violate these terms, you may be punished or even deported back to your country, so be careful!

The United States only allows on-campus work

Among the countries that only allow on-campus work, the most popular study abroad destination is the United States. According to U.S. government regulations, foreign students do not need to apply for special permission to work on campus, but they must have full-time registered student status. Students' working hours at school cannot exceed 20 hours/week during school hours and 40 hours/week during holidays. If a graduate student or undergraduate student wants to work outside the school, he or she needs to apply for a special work permit with the approval of the school's international student advisor 9 months after enrolling, and then he or she can work part-time or part-time in a company recognized by the Immigration Bureau or the Ministry of Labor.

Generally speaking, only students who encounter "serious financial difficulties" after enrolling in school, or are in an "emergency environment" specified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and have good academic performance will be allowed to work off-campus. (Recommended reading: The Complete Guide to Working Off-Campus in the United States) Serious financial difficulties? Usually refers to the student losing his financial aid or losing his on-campus job, but the fault is not the student; tuition or living expenses have increased significantly; the relative value of the currency used to pay for expenses A sharp decline; unexpected changes in the financial status of the sponsor; receiving huge medical bills that are not paid by the medical insurance company, or other unexpected huge expenses, etc. Submit the necessary certificates to the school's international student consultant before you can apply Special work permit. When students work off-campus, even if they have a special work permit, they must work in a company recognized by the Immigration Bureau or the Ministry of Labor, and the work must be related to the major they are studying and suitable for the corresponding education level.

Working is not allowed while studying language and preparatory courses

Many countries require international students to take preparatory courses before officially enrolling in undergraduate programs. When I was a preparatory student, working to make ends meet was almost unfeasible.

In New Zealand, it is forbidden to work without language proficiency. Only those who have studied language for more than 6 months and have an IELTS score of 5.0 or above can work part-time. At the same time, in New Zealand and Australia, international students under the age of 18 who need to work must present their guardian’s permission.

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Justice of South Korea, students cannot work part-time if they hold a D-4 study visa (students studying language courses in South Korea). You need to hold a D-2 study visa (to study undergraduate courses and master's courses in South Korea).

Germany's "Residence Law" stipulates that students are not allowed to work during language learning and preparatory studies, but they can work part-time during holidays with school holiday certificates.

There are restrictions on the working time of international students

Most of the countries where students study abroad have restrictions on the working time of students. Regardless of whether they can only work on campus, they must not work more than 20 hours a week during their studies. is a general rule. New Zealand, the United States, France, Canada, and the United Kingdom have similar regulations.

New Zealand has relaxed restrictions on the working time of international students during holidays, but it cannot exceed 40 hours per week. Students can only work during the Christmas period if they have studied in New Zealand for more than 12 months. Students studying in France can accumulate 20 hours of working time per week during the semester and use it all at once during the holidays. Canada does not limit the working hours of international students during holidays.

Australia is more relaxed. The working time per two weeks does not exceed 40 hours, and students can allocate their time freely. German legal regulations are more flexible. International students studying at undergraduate or above courses can work 120 full days or 240 half days throughout the year. International students in South Korea can work freely for an unlimited time without affecting their study, work and rest time, and do not need to apply for any proof of work.

Working illegally or being deported back to the country

If an international student violates relevant laws in the country where he or she is studying, the most serious punishment is to have his or her visa revoked and be deported back to the country. At the same time, there will also be penalties if taxes are not paid. It should be noted that many countries have regulations on the types of part-time jobs. If international students in New Zealand engage in illegal driving, illegal import and export trading (smuggling), etc., it is illegal work. The most serious situation is that the students will be deported and restricted from re-entering New Zealand. In South Korea, the Ministry of Justice stipulates that students are not allowed to engage in or participate in gambling, pornography and other industries. If students work in such industries, they will face the most serious consequences, including criminal penalties and being sent back to the country.

In France, students who do not have a work permit, or who do not renew their permit in time after it expires, will be considered to be working illegally.

In Canada, if a student works part-time in a general job, he only needs to apply for a social security card and bring his student permit, passport and employment letter from his employer. If students go to a formal company for a paid internship, they need to apply for a work permit. Do not work illegally in places that do not require a work permit, otherwise you may be deported by the Immigration Bureau.

British international students who want to work part-time need to apply for a national social insurance number. At the interview, students will need to provide proof of identity (passport, birth certificate or bank reference letter), documentation proving their right to work in the UK (visa page in passport or identity stamp) and employment details. Your new employer may allow you to start working before you get your insurance number and deduct Social Security and other taxes from your paycheck.