Introduction to the relevant regulations of work permit for studying abroad and off-campus work in the United States

Students studying in the United States should know that the weekly working hours are generally limited to 20 hours in the semester and 40 hours in the holidays at most. This means that a registered foreign student can work freely and legally on campus. If you want to work off campus, you need to apply for a special work permit. Next, I'll introduce you to the specific rules for students applying for studying in the United States. The specific provisions are as follows: those who hold a legal student status, study at school for 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 foreign student consultant. It 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 US Immigration Service or the Labor Department, not any company.

In case of emergency or sudden financial difficulties, foreign students who work outside the school should also abide by the above provisions, that is, after one year of admission, they should submit the necessary certificates to the foreign student adviser of the school and apply for a special work permit.

American 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 US Immigration Service.

According to the regulations of the American government, visiting scholars need to return to China for two years after their expiration. However, with the consent of the school or the person in charge of the project, you can also stay in the United States after the expiration of the period, and the regulations are similar to those of student visas.

I hope that the introduction of how American students apply for special work permits can help students who want to study in the United States.