F-1 International students may accept employment under certain conditions or circumstances. Please use the links below to know more about each. employment option. Both On & Off-campus employment authorization is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session, and can be full-time during official school breaks. Both CPT/OPT and Off Campus Employment require authorization on your I-20.
The U.S. government takes illegal employment very seriously. Please speak with your DSO before accepting any employment to ensure it is properly authorized.