Immigration Regulations
F-1 Status
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Definition of "Employment":
"Employment" is any type of work performed or services provided in
exchange for money, tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, food or any
other benefit. If you receive no pay or other benefit for work performed,
this activity is not defined as "employment" but is considered to be
"volunteer work."
Working off-campus without authorization is
Curricular Practical Training: Some work experiences which are an important part of your study program may be considered "curricular practical training". These experiences may include alternate work/study programs, internships, cooperative education programs and practicum experiences. Any student who works for one year or more in full-time curricular practical training is not eligible for practical training after completion of studies.
Severe Economic Hardship: Provided that other employment opportunities are not available or are otherwise insufficient, you may request off-campus employment work authorization based upon severe economic hardship caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond your control.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
Students enrolled at the
University of Miami through the
International Education and Exchange Programs are not eligible to apply
for and engage in off campus employment since they do not meet
the eligibility requirements for off-campus employment.
To put you on the payroll, your employer will need your
Social Security number, which you can obtain by applying for a Social
Security card. Take your passport (if you are Canadian you may use another
form of photo-bearing identification), I-94 Departure Record card, the
student copy of your Form I-20, written work authorization, and letter from
ISSS to an office of the Social Security Administration. Please note: A
Social Security Card may not be used to verify your employment eligibility.
In general, as an F-1 student, you will be exempt from
Social Security (F.I.C.A.) taxes for your first five years in the United
States, as long as you continue to declare non-resident status for tax
purposes (see Internal Revenue Service Publication 519, "U.S. Tax Guide
for Aliens").
When you begin work, you and your employer must complete a form entitled "Employment Eligibility Verification" (USCIS Form I-9), which the employer retains. The I-9 must be updated each time you receive a renewal of your work permission.
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