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F-1 Options (On Campus, CPT, OPT)“Employment” is work performed in exchange for compensation. Compensation can include money, room and board, or other significant benefits. Before accepting any kind of employment, be sure it is allowed by the F-1 regulations. Note that the off-campus employment opportunities generally require you to have completed one academic year (three quarters) to be eligible to apply for authorization. Consult an ISS adviser with any questions related to F-1 status and employment.F-1 status allows the following five categories of employment:On-campus EmploymentCurricular Practical Training (CPT)Optional Practical Training (OPT)Severe Economic HardshipInternational OrganizationsOn-Campus EmploymentYour F-1 student status permits you to work on campus at the university that issued your I-20 while you are enrolled in a full course of study. Your UW I-20 is your proof of work eligibility for on-campus employment at UW only. You must maintain F-1 status to be eligible for this employment benefit; maintaining status means that you are a full-time registered student (except for approved exceptions) in good academic standing with a valid I-20.Definition of “On-Campus” EmploymentOn-campus employment includes:Employment for the UWExamples: teaching assistant, research assistant, library student worker, etc.Work performed in a campus location for a commercial firm providing direct services to studentsExample: University Bookstore branch in the HUB (but not on the Ave)Employment at an off-campus location which is educationally affiliated with the UW. The educational affiliation must be associated with your academic department's established curriculum or related to contractually funded projects at the post-graduate level, and be an integral part of your educational program. If you are not sure whether the employment opportunity would meet the definition of “on-campus” employment, please complete and submit the On Campus Employment Assessment Form to ISS to determine eligibility.ISS interprets this to mean that the employment itself must be an integral part of your established curriculum. If the work is related to a contractually funded project, it should be under the guidance of a UW professor affiliated with the off-campus location. This particular definition of on-campus employment is very rarely applied. Given the size of UW and its various connections with many local and national organizations, it can be challenging to determine if this definition is applicable. Please note that ISS advisers do not authorize on-campus employment. While ISS advisers can provide guidance/opinions, the final hiring decision is made by the employer.Time LimitsYou are allowed to work:part-time (20 hours per week or less) during your regular full-time quarters (quarter dates are set by the UW academic calendar and include finals week).full-time (more than 20 hours per week) between quarters.full-time (more than 20 hours per week) during your annual vacation quarter.Graduate students: if you have a teaching or research assistantship, this reaches the 20-hour-per-week limit to on-campus employment. If you have an opportunity for additional employment on campus, you must consult your primary ISS adviser about additional work authorization.Expiration of On-campus Employment EligibilityYour on-campus employment eligibility ends:When you graduate. It expires the last day of your final quarter (per UW calendar), even if your I-20 expiration date is in the future.If you transfer to another university; your work authorization expires on the day of your SEVIS record release date.If you violate your F-1 status.Work StudySome campus jobs are designated as “work study” positions. The job description might include a statement such as: “position open only to UW students who qualify for work study awards.” Work study awards are part of federal financial aid packages and are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. As an F-1 student, generally you are not eligible for a work study position and should not apply.However, there are some cases where the term “work study” might be used in a more general sense and not necessarily refer to a financial aid award. You can contact the office that posted the job opening to confirm whether or not you must have a work study award to be eligible for the job.Finding a Campus JobSet up an account in the UW Career Center’s Husky Jobs. This database advertises both on-campus and off-campus jobs. Filter your search to only look for on-campus jobs. On-campus jobs are also advertised on flyers posted around campus—in elevators, office bulletin boards, etc.Your Responsibility: Know the RulesIt is your responsibility to research and understand your on-campus work eligibility. It is generally not the job of UW staff outside of ISS to thoroughly know the immigration regulations. It is possible you will be offered employment that you are not eligible to accept or for your employment eligibility to expire without your payroll coordinator notifying you. Be sure to review all information provided by ISS and consult ISS if you have any concerns or questionsSevere Economic HardshipOverview:If you are suffering a severe economic hardship due to unforeseen changes in your financial circumstances, you may apply to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for authorization to work off-campus.Examples of unforeseen circumstances:Loss of financial support or on-campus employmentSubstantial fluctuations in the value of currency or exchange rateInordinate increases in tuition and/or living costsUnexpected changes in the financial condition of your source of support, such a loss of a family businessExcessive medical billsThe employment authorization is granted by USCIS in increments of one year at a time.The authorization allows you to work for any employer up to 20 hours per week while you are registered full-time.It also allows you to work more than 20 hours per week during quarter breaks and your annual vacation quarter.This employment does not affect your eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT).Employment authorization is automatically terminated if you graduate, fail to maintain status, or transfer to another school.Eligibility:You must have been in F-1 status for one academic yearYou must be in good academic standingYou must document that on-campus employment opportunities are unavailable or insufficient to meet your financial needs.How to apply:Contact your adviser in International Student Services (ISS) to discuss your situation before you complete the required documentation. Your adviser will determine your eligibility and assist you in completing the application and submitting it to USCIS. Required documentation includes:Form I-765 (write (c)(3)(iii) in item 16)$410 fee (make your check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security)Photocopy of Form I-20, with your ISS adviser’s recommendation for economic hardship employmentTwo passport style photosPhotocopy of I-94 card (front and back)A letter describing your financial difficulties and why on-campus employment opportunities are unavailable or insufficient; include supporting evidencePhotocopy of passport identification pagePhotocopy of visa pagePhotocopies of any previously-issued EAD cardsApplication processing times vary between two to four months. Do not begin working until you receive the Employment Authorization Document (EAD).