Student Employment

Working in the U.S.

Whether you are an international student in F-1 status or in J-1 status, various options are available for you to work in the United States. However, the options vary considerably, depending which visa you hold.

F-1 Students

持F-1签证的学生可以在校园内工作，而无需获得ISSO的额外授权，但有以下限制:

F-1 students are limited to working a total 20 hours per week on campus while classes are in session. Working more than 20 hours per week will result in a violation of your immigration status.
F-1 students may work full-time during official University breaks.

Students with an on-campus job must apply for a Social Security number (SSN) before beginning employment. Please visit the Student Employment page, 在“尚未在校工作的学生”下，点击“学生就业核实政策”链接查看申请流程.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Employment off campus for international students in F-1 status is strictly regulated by the U.S. government. 获得工作许可的一种方法是通过课程实践培训(CPT). CPT被定义为“一个课程实践培训计划，是一个既定的学术课程的组成部分。. Curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, 或赞助雇主通过与学校的合作协议提供的任何其他类型的必要实习或实习.“CPT授权将允许你接受校外工作，如果你的既定课程包括实习, practicum, or professional experience component. CPT授权是所有工作经验的学分或履行实习要求, whether paid or unpaid.

To be eligible for CPT you must first complete two semesters of full-time study in the U.S. At Clark, full-time status each semester consists of at least three units of completion. The internship, practicum, or professional experience must be a required part of your academic program or for academic credit. 这条规则的唯一例外是学术课程，因为课程要求所有学生立即接受实践训练——这些课程在十大网赌平台非常有限.

CPT授权在上课期间限制兼职(每周不超过20小时). You may work full-time during breaks (winter break, summer break, etc.). There is no limit on the number of times you may be authorized for CPT, but if you engage in 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you will lose eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Prior to beginning employment, you must receive authorization from the ISSO, who will record the employment in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). You will be issued a new Form I-20 with a notation that permits you to engage in CPT. CPT is authorized for a specific employer, for a specific time period, and to meet a specific academic objective. You must re-apply to the ISSO anytime you change employers, extend or shorten hours, or change the length of your employment period. 您只能为I-20表格第二页CPT授权部分中指定的雇主工作, and you must not begin work until you have received the CPT authorization from the ISSO. 在CPT授权中未包括的日期工作或在您的CPT授权之前工作是不允许的，并且可能导致您的F-1身份被终止.

从我们收到您的CPT申请和ISSO门户网站上的文件起，允许五个工作日签发您的新I-20和CPT授权.

For undergraduates, all internships must be part of your essential academic program. If the internship is not already part of a class, you must apply to receive academic credit for the internship. Follow these steps:

After securing the internship, find a full-time faculty member to act as your faculty sponsor for your academic internship. You and your faculty sponsor will plan the academic portion of your academic internship (see this page for more information).
Apply to the Academic Internship Program through the Career Connections Center. Apply at least 10 days in advance of your internship start date.
Once you receive approval from the Career Connections Center for your academic internship, apply through the ISSO Portal to receive CPT from the ISSO. 请注意:一旦你收到你的学术实习批准，就这样做，以便有足够的时间来处理你的申请.
Wait to receive your I-20 before starting your internship. The ISSO cannot backdate CPT applications. 在你收到你的I-20和CPT工作授权之前，你是不允许在美国工作的.

MPA, MSC, MSDA, MSCS, MSPM, and MSIT students must complete a qualifying internship in order to graduate; these required internships are not eligible for academic credit. After receiving an internship offer students should:

Email offer letter to SPS’ Director of Experiential Learning, Todd Bartlett, at tbartlett@hotel-la-casadei.com. Offer letters should be on company letterhead and included the following information:
- State that the position is an internship
- Internship start and end date
- Number of hours you will be working per week
- List of Job Responsibilities
- Supervisor Name and email
- Compensation
Once you receive approval for your internship, apply for CPT through the ISSO portal.

Wait to receive your I-20 before starting your internship. The ISSO cannot backdate CPT applications. International students may not legally work at an internship, even an unpaid internship, without a new I-20 authorizing CPT.

MBA, MSF, MSA, MSAA, MSMK, MSBA and MSMKA students must complete a qualifying internship in order to graduate; these required internships are not eligible for academic credit. After receiving an internship offer, a student should follow these steps:

Request approval in Handshake.
- Log into Handshake using Clark credentials
- Click “Career Center”
- Click “Experiences”
- Click “Request an Experience”
- Complete the form
- Click the green “Request Experience” button
- Upload offer letter on the next screen
Apply for CPT through the ISSO portal.
Wait to receive your I-20 before starting your internship. The ISSO cannot backdate CPT applications. International students may not legally work at an internship, even an unpaid internship, without a new I-20 authorizing CPT.

To obtain approval for CPT, apply through the ISSO Portal.

Regardless of your program of study, 请在您向ISSO提交文件后的五个工作日内处理您的新I-20. 在收到ISSO的授权之前工作(带有CPT授权的新I-20)可能会对您的移民身份产生负面影响.

For more details on Curricular Practical Training, please contact the ISSO directly.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

选择性实践培训(OPT)是与学生主修领域直接相关的临时工作. 学生必须向美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)申请OPT就业许可.

You are eligible for a total of 12 months of OPT per program level. Before you can apply, 你必须在全日制基础上注册至少连续两个学期/一个学年. To be considered full-time, you must be enrolled in at least three units of credit.

Types of OPT

Pre-completion OPT takes place before you complete your degree program. 如果你希望获得不符合CPT授权的工作经验，这可能是一个选择.
如果你是全日制学生，并且正在上课，那么完成前OPT每周的时间限制在不超过20小时. You may work full-time when school is not in session.
The U.S. government may take up to 90 to 150 days to approve pre-completion OPT. The ISSO strongly recommends that you apply as soon as you know you will have a job.
Pre-completion OPT counts as part of the total 12 months of OPT allowed. Part-time pre-completion OPT subtracts from the 12 months at one-half (1/2) the rate. (Four months of part-time pre-completion OPT would reduce your post-completion OPT by two months.)
预完成OPT的申请是在完成课程之前的一段特定时间. It requires a complete Application for Employment Authorization, including the filing fee. The application is sent to the U.S. government for processing.

This is the most common type of OPT. It allows students to work off campus to get experience in their field of study after graduation.
Post-completion OPT is always full-time, which means working more than 20 hours per week.
You apply to the U.S. government for work authorization.
Post-completion OPT must directly relate to your field of study that is listed on your I-20.

When to apply

You can apply after you’ve been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year.
Apply up to 90 days before you want work authorization to begin.

You can apply up to 90 days before your program end date, and up to 60 days after your program end date.
OPT applications are generally processed within 60 to 100 days (including mailing time), 所以我们强烈建议你尽早申请，这样你就可以在项目结束后的任何时候开始工作.

Attend an OPT Workshop. This is mandatory and must be done before the ISSO will request your I-20 with OPT dates.
Apply for graduation at the Registrar’s Office.
Ph.D. 仅限学生:从你的学术顾问那里获得一封信，确认你的学位要求将被满足的日期(论文答辩或论文提交日期).
Submit a request for Optional Practical Training through the ISSO Portal. Once submitted, you will receive further instructions on the process.

Additional Considerations

你必须从事与你的学习领域直接相关的工作的实际训练(工作).
Your total working hours must be more than 20 hours per week.
You must report any changes of address or employment to SEVP using the SEVP Portal within 10 days of any change.
Keep proof of your employment for your records.
Limit time that you are unemployed to 90 days or less during your OPT. Unemployment days accrue throughout the 12 months of your OPT.

Unless international travel is absolutely necessary, we advise that you remain in the United States while your OPT application is pending.

Once your OPT is approved, you should carry with you the following documents when you travel:

Valid passport
Valid F-1 visa
Printout of your most recent I-94 information
I-20 with OPT endorsement and travel signature that is signed within the past six months on P. 2.
Employment Authorization Document (EAD card)
Proof of employment (job offer letter, employment contract, etc.)

Travel while on OPT is riskier if you do not have proof of employment, 因为入境口岸的海关和边境保护局官员可能会拒绝你进入美国.

If you need to get a new F-1 visa while on OPT, please contact the ISSO prior to leaving the U.S. to make sure that you are prepared for your visa interview.

If you have questions about traveling while on OPT, please contact the ISSO.

After Your OPT

When your OPT ends, you will have several options for what to do next:

You will be automatically granted a 60-day grace period that will begin the day after your OPT ends. You may not work or study during your grace period, and you may not re-enter the United States in F-1 status during this time. 为了维持你的移民身份，你必须在宽限期之前或宽限期期间做下面列出的其中一件事.
- You may depart the United States. If you leave after your OPT ends, you will not be able to come back in F-1 status with your documents from Clark.
- You can enroll in another degree program at Clark or another U.S. university. Contact the ISSO for more information about what is required in this case.
- You can change to another immigration status by requesting the change of status from the U.S. government. Many students are interested in the H-1B visa, which is a visa based on employment and is sponsored by the student’s employer. Learn more about the H-1B visa on the USCIS website.

Students in certain STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, 如果他们的工作符合一定的条件，他们可以申请延长24个月的OPT.

Who qualifies?

A student who received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution in a major that is on the STEM Designated Degree Programs List. 与你的I-20上列出的专业相关的六位数代码必须在这个列表上，你才有资格. The full list is available on the Student and Exchange Visitor Program website.
A student who is in a valid period of post-completion OPT and has maintained their status while on OPT.
A student who has previously earned a STEM degree in the United States from an accredited U.S. 高等教育机构可以申请，如果以前的学位是在过去10年内从sevp认证机构获得的, the qualifying employment is directly related to the STEM degree, and all of the above criteria are met.
Students can apply for a STEM OPT extension twice per lifetime.

How to apply?

The student must apply for the STEM OPT extension before the current post-completion OPT period ends. Applications can be submitted up to 90 days before the OPT end date.
Submit a request for STEM OPT Extension through the ISSO Portal, including Form I-983 with your employer.
The student and employer must work together to complete the Training Plan for STEM OPT Students, or Form I-983. Form I-983 and instructions can be found on the Study in the States website.

Requirements while on the STEM OPT Extension:

Your employment must be directly related to your field of study.
The employer you are working for must be enrolled in E-Verify. The employer must also have an employer identification number (EIN) for tax purposes.
You must do the work that is described on your Form I-983. If there are changes to your job description on the I-983, you must submit an updated Form I-983 within 10 days of those changes.
You must work more than 20 hours per week for the employer listed on your Form I-983.
If you change employers, 新雇主必须在E-Verify注册，并且你必须在你开始工作的10天内为新雇主提交完整的I-983表格. You must also submit the Final Evaluation on Student Progress (P. 5 of Form I-983) for the previous employer.
Report any changes of address to the ISSO.
Confirm your address and employer with the ISSO six months after your STEM OPT begins, and again at 18 months after your STEM OPT begins.
Confirm your address and submit the Evaluation of Student Progress (P. 5 of the Form I-983) 12 months after your STEM OPT begins.
Submit the Final Evaluation of Student Progress (P. 5 of Form I-983) when your STEM OPT ends.
Keep proof of your employment for your records.
Limit time that you are unemployed to 150 days or less during your OPT. Unemployment days accrue throughout the 36 months of your OPT.
To report your employment use the ISSO Portal: use either the Report STEM OPT Participation request (for 12- and 24-month evaluations) and/or the OPT Employment Update request (for address and employment verifications every six months).

Travel while on STEM OPT Extension

我们强烈建议您在STEM OPT延期申请未决期间留在美国.
Once your STEM OPT is approved, carry the following documents when you travel:
- Valid passport
- Valid F-1 visa
- Printout of your most recent I-94 information
- I-20 with OPT endorsement and travel signature that is signed within six months on P. 2
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD card for STEM OPT extension)
- Proof of employment (job offer letter, employment contract, copy of Form I-983, etc.)
If you need to get a new F-1 visa while on the STEM OPT extension, please contact ISSO prior to leaving the U.S. to make sure that you are prepared for your visa interview.
If you have questions about traveling while on the STEM OPT extension, please contact the ISSO.

OPT Resources and Information

This section provides resources on how to fill out the I-765 online if you are applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Detailed instructions for completing the I-765 are also available through the USCIS website.
There is also a Step by Step Guide from USCIS to assist you with filing your I-765 online.
The information contained on this page is for general information purposes only. Due to frequent government updates, Clark University may make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on this page at any time without prior notice.

How to Apply for OPT

Your first step is to submit your OPT Employment request in the ISSO Portal, so you can receive your new I-20 with OPT Recommendation. To submit your request you will need to include the below documents in your request.

- I-94 Record, most recent (obtain online)
- Clark SEVIS Maintenance Fee Receipt, $100 payable through TouchNet

When gathering and scanning your supporting documents:
- 我们建议在文件夹中准备好所有所需文件的数字版本，以便拖放到USCIS系统中.
- Make sure the files are clear and readable, not encrypted or passport-protected, in English, and in one of the following accepted file formats: JPG, JPEG, PDF, TIF, or TIFF.
- Supporting documents include, but are not limited to:
  - Biographical page of your passport
  - F-1 visa
  - I-94
  - Copies of all previous l-20s
  - Passport style photo
  - Copies of any previous EAD cards
- 请记住，USCIS必须在您收到OPT推荐I-20的30天内收到您的申请
- To complete the I-765, you must be prepared to pay the $410 fee (once you are ready to submit your form, the system will automatically direct you to the secure Department of Treasury site, pay.gov, to pay your fee online)

Please note, 这些指示/资源旨在帮助您完成申请，但不应被视为法律建议. 美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)最终会对你的OPT申请做出决定. It is your responsibility, as the OPT applicant, to ensure that your OPT application is accurate and complete before you submit it to the US government. Incomplete applications could result in a delay in processing time or denial. Clark University in no event shall be held liable for any delay, denial, or mistake on your OPT application.

This section provides resources on how to fill out the I-765 through the mail if you are applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Detailed instructions for completing the I-765 are also available through the USCIS website.

How to Apply for OPT

Your first step is to submit your OPT Employment request in the ISSO Portal, so you can receive your new I-20 with OPT Recommendation. To submit your request you will need to include the below documents in your request.

- I-94 Record, most recent (obtain online)
- Clark SEVIS Maintenance Fee Receipt, $100 payable through TouchNet

Directions if filing by mail:
- You do not need to mail the Clark SEVIS Fee Receipt. Please mail all of the other application materials to USCIS
- Please be sure to sign your I-765 with a pen (not an electronic signature). If you sign your I-765 electronically, your application WILL BE REJECTED.
- 请记住，USCIS必须在您收到OPT推荐I-20的30天内收到您的申请
- Documents include, but are not limited to:
  - Complete and SIGNED Form I-765
  - Form G-1145 (optional)
  - Biographical page of your passport
  - F-1 visa
  - I-94
  - Copies of all previous l-20s
  - Passport style photo
  - Copies of any previous EAD cards

To send your application to USCIS, do the following:
- Shipping label instructions:
  Using the UEMS system, you will choose from FedEx, UPS or the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ship your package. All options give you a (more expensive) overnight option. FedEx and UPS generally have tracking information that is better
  than USPS. They also provide you with insurance for the shipment, but they are generally more expensive. You should select the option that you are most comfortable using.
- To create your label, follow these steps:A.) Go to http://study.eshipglobal.com.B.) If you have already created an account, log in. If you have not already created an account, follow the “Student Sign Up” link to create an account.) Once signed in, select the option to “Send documents to USCIS”D.) Enter your current mailing information in Sender’s Address.E.) In Receiver’s Address, select your preferred shipping method: For FedEx/UPS, select “USCIS Chicago Lockbox (Express Mail – Non USPS)” For USPS, select “USCIS Chicago Lockbox (USPS)”F.) In Shipment Information, select “OPT Application”, then click Continue.G.)根据你想花多少钱和你想让你的应用程序多快到达来选择你的运输方式. Select Continue.H.) Enter your payment information and select Continue. It may take a minute to process.I.) On the next screen, select “Print Label”, Please print the label.J.) You will need to get an envelope to mail your application from the courier you selected

STEM OPT

STEM OPT延期是一个为期24个月的临时培训，与F-1学生的签证直接相关 program of study in an approved STEM field. Click here for the list of STEM CIP Codes.
符合条件的F-1学生，具有STEM学位，完成他们的学习计划，并参加最初的定期 post-completion OPT (often for 12 months) have the option to apply for a STEM OPT extension. 学生在完成常规OPT后的初始期后的60天宽限期内不得申请STEM OPT延期.

To qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, an F-1 student participating in an initial period of regular post-completion OPT must:

在学生和交流访问者计划认证的学校获得合格STEM领域的学位，并且在学生向USCIS提交STEM OPT延期申请时获得认可.
Pursue their STEM OPT extension through an employer that is enrolled in USCIS’s E-Verify employment eligibility verification program.
Select a STEM OPT employer that provides the student with formal training and learning objectives.
Work a minimum of 20 hours per week per employer.

For more information about STEM OPT extension eligibility requirements, please visit the Study in the States STEM OPT Hub. For more information about applying for STEM OPT, please visit the USCIS website.

USCIS can receive your application 90 days before the end of your current OPT (EAD card).
USCIS MUST receive your application before your current EAD card expires.
If your application is submitted in time, your transition from Regular OPT to STEM OPT should be seamless.
You can continue to work up to 180 days while your application is pending. Your employer may want a copy of your receipt notice.
You should keep your STEM application receipt (I-797) to document that you have submitted it to USCIS.

STEM OPT Timeline Graphic

This section provides resources on how to fill out the I-765 online if you are applying for STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). Detailed instructions for completing the I-765 are also available through the USCIS website. There is also a Step by Step Guide from USCIS to assist you with filing your I-765 online.

The information contained on this page is for general information purposes only. Due to frequent government updates, Clark University may make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on this page at any time without prior notice.

Your first step is to submit your STEM OPT Employment request in the ISSO Portal, so you can receive your new I-20 with STEM OPT Recommendation. To submit your request you will need to include the below documents in your request.
I-94 Record, most recent (obtain online)
Clark SEVIS Maintenance Fee Receipt, $200 payable through TouchNet
Copy of your Current EAD Card
Completed I-983 Form

When gathering and scanning your supporting documents:

我们建议在文件夹中准备好所有所需文件的数字版本，以便拖放到USCIS系统中.
Make sure the files are clear and readable, not encrypted or passport-protected, in English, and in one of the following accepted file formats: JPG, JPEG, PDF, TIF, or TIFF.
Supporting documents include, but are not limited to:
- Biographical page of your passport
- F-1 visa
- I-94
- Copies of all previous l-20s
- Passport style photo
- Copies of any previous EAD cards

请记住，USCIS必须在您收到OPT推荐I-20的30天内收到您的申请.

To complete the I-765, you must be prepared to pay the $410 fee (once you are ready to submit your form, the system will automatically direct you to the secure Department of Treasury site, pay.gov, to pay your fee online).

Please note, 这些指示/资源旨在帮助您完成申请，但不应被视为法律建议. 美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)最终提供STEM OPT申请的决定. It is your responsibility, as the STEM OPT applicant, 确保您的STEM OPT申请在提交给美国政府之前是准确和完整的. Incomplete applications could result in a delay in processing time or denial. Clark University in no event shall be held liable for any delay, denial, or mistake on your STEM OPT application.

J-1 Students

J-1 students are permitted to work in the U.S. only if they are maintaining valid J-1 status and have the written permission of their J-1 sponsor. There are two different types of employment for J-1 students:

Employment
Academic Training

For information about each type of employment and the procedures for obtaining authorization, see the sections below.

Please note: 如果您是J-1学生，并且您的J-1担保人是外部组织而不是十大网赌平台(e.g., Fullbright/IIE), 你的担保人必须直接授权你就业，并协助你获得申请社会保障所需的文件. Please contact your sponsor for their directions/instructions.

Employment

Student employment is permitted only while you are pursuing your J-1 program objective. There are three types of student employment:

Employment based on a fellowship, assistantship, or grant (such as a teaching or research assistantship).
Employment that takes place on the premises of the campus (on-campus employment).
- On-campus employment may be with any Clark department or office but cannot be any job that requires U.S. federal work study (FWS) financial aid approval as a condition of employment.
Off-campus employment authorized due to serious, urgent, and unforeseen economic circumstance.

To qualify for J-1 student employment, you must be in good academic standing.
You must continue to pursue a full course of study while engaged in employment.
You can be authorized for more than one type of employment at the same time, but you cannot work more than 20 hours per week while school is in session; full-time (over 20 hours per week) is permitted during summer vacations.
Authorizations are granted for up to one year at a time or until the end of your J-1 program, whichever comes first. You must submit a new request if your employment will extend beyond one year.

Employment for Fellowship/Assistantships or On-Campus Jobs

Please submit an On-Campus Employment (J) Request in the ISSO Portal prior to beginning your job.
You will be asked to upload an Employment Letter, issued on University letterhead by the on-campus office or department.
The ISSO will review your request, and if approved, enter the employment information in SEVIS.
Please visit the Student Employment page, 在“尚未在校工作的学生”下，点击“学生就业核实政策”链接，全面查看申请流程.

Employment for J-1 Severe Economic Hardship

If you are experiencing severe economic hardship due to unforeseen circumstances, you must meet with an ISSO adviser to discuss your specific situation.

Severe economic hardship may be the result of unforeseen events such as unexpected medical expenses, financial hardship experienced by your J-1 funding sponsor, economic crises in your home country, or similar situations.
You must be able to provide documentation of the change in your financial situation.
This type of employment authorization, if approved, 允许您在学校上课期间每周最多工作20小时(或在暑假期间每周超过20小时)。, in any job that will help you with your financial needs.
Authorizations are granted up to one year or until the end of your J-1 program, whichever comes first. You must have authorization from the ISSO before beginning employment.

Academic Training

学术培训旨在为J-1签证持有人提供就业经验，以补充他们在美国的学习计划.

Work must be directly related to your field of study, and it must be appropriate for someone with your level of education.
您可以在学位课程期间和/或完成学位课程后进行学术培训，只要培训总量不超过以下规定的时间限制.

A J-1 student is eligible for academic training if they are:

In good standing or have successfully completed a program of study.
Participating in academic training that is directly related to his or her major field of study.
经国际学生学者办公室书面批准，有权参加学术培训.

For undergraduate and predoctoral students, up to 18 months of academic training may be authorized; however, academic training cannot exceed the length of your program of study. Students obtaining a doctoral degree may be eligible for 36 months of academic training.

Academic training must begin within 30 days of program completion.

Please submit an Academic Training (J-1) request in the ISSO Portal. 您需要上传您的就业信，并通过在门户网站提交推荐请求获得学术部门的批准.

If your Academic Training will occur after completion of your degree program, 你的DS-2019将会延期，你需要证明你有足够的经济资源来支持你的学术培训.

ISSO将审核您的请求，并更新您的SEVIS记录和DS-2019，包括批准的学术培训和课程延期以及财务信息变更(如果需要)。.

Additional Employment Topics

Clark offers a growing range of programs and courses focusing on entrepreneurship. However, 建议国际学生在考虑参加某些创业活动时谨慎行事. 国际学生在美国实际经营业务时受到F-1和J-1就业规定的限制. Employment, including self-employment, without proper authorization is a serious violation of lawful immigration status.

It is not always clear what activities are considered employment in the U.S. and therefore require authorization. ISSO强烈鼓励学生在从事可能被视为就业的活动之前，从有执照的移民律师那里寻求独立的法律建议. Students may email the ISSO to request a list of immigration attorneys.

F-1和J-1学生获得就业许可的正常途径为自营职业提供了有限的选择. Consult the ISSO for more information.

F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT): Immigration regulations permit self-employment.
F-1 STEM OPT Extension: Self-employment not permitted. A “bona fide” employee-employer relationship must exist
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Self-employment is not permitted; a clear employer-employee relationship must exist.
J-1 Academic Training: Self-employment is not permitted; a clear employer-employee relationship must exist.

With the exception of Optional Practical Training, 留学生就业许可规定不允许自主创业. An employer-employee relationship is defined differently in many states, but generally the Federal Government looks at the employer’s ability to hire, pay, fire, supervise, or otherwise control the work of the employee when defining an employer-employee relationship.

International students may be interested in starting a business while they are student. However, ISSO提醒学生要仔细调查每一个机会，因为创业所涉及的许多活动都可能被视为就业, which must be authorized in advance. 未经授权开发或提供产品或服务违反您的移民身份.

Consult a licensed immigration attorney for more information.

未经事先授权，国际学生不得通过可选实习培训(OPT)在美国以任何方式积极参与赚钱。, curricular practical training (CPT), Academic Training (AT) or student employment. Active income is considered employment, which must be authorized.

However, 只要没有就业，某些被动创收活动是允许的. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for more information.

国际学生可能对在美国的组织做志愿者(无偿工作)感兴趣. Students must confirm that any volunteer opportunity is truly voluntary, and would not be considered unauthorized employment. Students may generally volunteer for a public agency for civic, charitable, or humanitarian purposes.

Refer questions regarding volunteer opportunities to the ISSO or a licensed immigration attorney.

Please note, these directions/resources are meant to help you but should not be considered legal advice. Clark University in no event shall be held liable for any employment violations.

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