A.
Extreme Hardship
In circumstances of extreme hardship, a student may apply to the
INS for permission to work off-campus. To be eligible, the student
must have been in valid F-1 status for at least one year and the
circumstances causing the shortage of funds must be unforeseen
and beyond the student's control.
B.
Curricular Practical Training
This type of INS work authorization is permitted for students:
1. Who have completed nine months of full-time study
2. Who are maintaining lawful F-1 status
3. for whom the proposed employment is a required part of the
studies
Employment for 20 hours or less per week while the student is
enrolled for classes is considered "part-time" curricular
practical training, in which there is no limitation upon the length
of time the student may participate. However, the foreign student
must be simultaneously enrolled in school in order to maintain
lawful F-1 status. Also note that students in intensive English
are not permitted to apply for practical training.
C. Optional Practical Training
This kind of work authorization is allowed for a maximum of twelve
months beginning on the date the student completes all the requirements
for a program of study, not the date you participate in graduation
ceremonies and receive a certificate or diploma. If you continue
your studies after finishing your bachelor's degree and you use
your optional practical training, you will not be eligible for
optional practical training after you finish the graduate degree.
If you wish to obtain practical training, you should check with
the international student office at the beginning of the new semester
to ensure that all the application deadlines are met.
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A.
Extreme Hardship