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Employment Authorization. ….don’t leave campus without it!. Necessary AND Painless. International Students MAY work in the US For up to 20 hours on campus For up to 20 hours off-campus (sometimes more) After graduation ….but not without AUTHORIZATION!!. Rules, rules, rules. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Employment Authorization
….don’t leave campus without it!
Necessary AND Painless
International Students MAY work in the US
● For up to 20 hours on campus● For up to 20 hours off-campus (sometimes
more)● After graduation
….but not without AUTHORIZATION!!
Rules, rules, rules
Want to work on campus? Get work authorization from OIS
Want to work off campus? Get work authorization from OIS
Want to work after graduation? Get work authorization from OIS
Every rule has its interpretation. Whatever you do, please double check with an OIS adviser to make sure you’re legal.
Which authorization do I need?CPT
● Pre-graduation● Short processing
time● Must have job offer
in hand● No charge● Can be for credit● Easy application
OPT● Post-graduation● 3-4 months to
process● No offer necessary
to apply● $100 charge ● No need for credit● “Busy” application
CPT Procedures
1. Meet with your academic adviser; identify academic requirements; get job search assistance
2. Obtain written job offer3. Obtain letter from academic
adviser, stating course number connected with work, how work contributes to course requirements, details of job (dates, location, hours)
CPT Procedures (continued)
4. Bring I-20, passport, job letter and adviser letter to OIS
5. Complete form I-538, Section A, at OIS
6. Allow 1-week for processing
Other Things to be Aware of
If you have questions, speak to or e-mail a foreign student adviser.You DON’T need CPT if you are working on campus, not seeking credit and all jobs combined are less than 20 hours.You DON’T need CPT if you are a volunteer – just make sure you don’t accept any form of payment.
Limits?
Anything over 20 hours is considered FT, and subject to a limit of 12 months (stop working at 11.5!)
No limits for under 20 hours per week
You will be subject to taxes
Other Things to be Aware of
Timing is criticalAttend one of the weekly OPT
SessionsDon’t do this on your own: OIS will
guide you
Weekly Sessions
● Fridays, 10:30, at Career Development Center
● Sign up in advance by clicking on: www.indiana.edu/~intlcent Optional Practical Training
• Timing is critical
Timing for OPT
Graduation Date
DecemberMayAugustOther dates
Begin Process
SeptemberJanuaryMayAllow 4 months
OPT Checklist
Form I-538● Form I-765● Signature Card● 2 Photos● ORIGINAL I-20’s● Copy Name/Photo page from Passport● Copy of any previous EAD cards● Copy of I-94 card● Advisor’s Memo● $100
Timing
Course Completion
● December 14, 2001● May 3, 2002● Masters ● PhD
Latest Start Date
● Feb. 12, 2002● July 1, 2002● 60 days from thesis● 60 days from
dissertation – or sooner
OPT Checklist
Form I-538 Form I-765● Signature Card● 2 Photos● ORIGINAL I-20’s● Copy Name/Photo page from Passport● Copy of any previous EAD cards● Copy of I-94 card● Advisor’s Memo● $100
OPT Checklist
Form I-538 Form I-765 Signature Card● 2 Photos● ORIGINAL I-20’s● Copy Name/Photo page from Passport● Copy of any previous EAD cards● Copy of I-94 card● Advisor’s Memo● $100
OPT Checklist
Form I-538 Form I-765 Signature Card 2 Photos● ORIGINAL I-20’s● Copy Name/Photo page from Passport● Copy of any previous EAD cards● Copy of I-94 card● Advisor’s Memo● $100
Photo Guidelines
● Try Franklin Hall 213 ($15)
● Lightly write Name/DOB on back of each
● Enclose in zip lock bag
OPT Checklist
Form I-538 Form I-765 Signature Card 2 Photos ORIGINAL I-20’s Copy Name/Photo page from Passport Copy of any previous EAD cards Copy of I-94 card● Advisor’s Memo● $100
OPT Checklist
Form I-538 Form I-765 Signature Card 2 Photos I-20’s Copy Name/Photo page from Passport Copy of any previous EAD cards Copy of I-94 card Advisor’s Memo $100
Please Note:
● You will be subject to U.S. Taxes● You might want to extend your health
insurance up to 6 months ● You can maintain your IU e-mail● Travel is not recommended between
graduation and starting work – unless you have an appointment letter
Overseas Travel
Re-entry requires:Valid PassportValid VisaI-20, signed for travelEAD Card
Next Steps
● Complete forms● Gather information● Make an appointment for
OPT Intake: Call 855-9086● Find a job!
Job Search Resources
● Your school’s career center● Your academic adviser● Friends and alumni● Career Development Center● Bloomington Workforce Development● Bloomington Volunteer Network● WWW● OIS Jobs-L● Professors● Outside interests
Final Thoughts
● Think positively● Don’t work without authorization● Pay attention to timing● Don’t hesitate to ask for help
GOOD LUCK!!