Employment and Work Authorization

F-1 students may not work off-campus during the first academic year, but may accept on-campus employment subject to certain conditions and restrictions. After the first academic year, F-1 students may engage in three types of off-campus employment. J-1 students may engage in academic training.

On-Campus Employment

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

J-1 Academic Training