On-Campus Employment
F-1 students are eligible to apply for on-campus employment. The work must take place on campus for a Tri-C department or an on-campus commercial business (such as the bookstore or cafeteria) that provides direct services to students. Employment cannot exceed 20 hours per week while school is in session. F-1 students may work full time on campus during holiday breaks, as long as they are planning to enroll full time the next semester.
Steps to obtain On-Campus Employment:
- 访问Tri-C的 employment page and search for Student Assistant or Peer Mentor positions. You can also apply for Bookseller positions through the Follett 书店 website. Please note: F-1 visa holders are not eligible for work-study positions.
- Complete the online application and answer all screening questions. Include a resume or references, if needed.
- 参观 Tri-C Career Services webpage for resources and workshops on resume-building, interview skills and more.
- Once you receive a job offer on official letterhead from the employer, provide a copy of the letter to your international student adviser.
- The adviser will provide you with the documentation necessary to request a Social Security number.
- 访问 a local Social Security Administration office http://www.ssa.gov/locator/to apply for your card.
- Bring the following items with you:
- 完成 documentation from Steps 4 and 5
- 完成 Social Security card application with valid mailing address
- Passport, visa and current I-20 with the international advisor's signature authorizing employment
- I-94记录(在这里下载)
- Allow at least two weeks for your Social Security card to arrive in the mail.
- Provide copies of your Social Security card to the 国际 Student office and the hiring manager.