Eligibility & Permission
While
studying in the United States, F-1 visa holders are permitted to work on their
home campuses.
Up to 30 days before the start date listed on their I-20, a student may start working.
Only while they are still students may they work on campus.
For on-campus employment, evidence of ability to work is provided via a valid I-20 paperwork. What is on-campus employment?
ISS defines on-campus employment as work at the University of
Washington that is on the physical campus in Seattle and is affiliated with the
University of Washington. A good way for students to determine if a job is
on-campus is to ask the employer if they will be paying from University of
Washington’s payroll. Sometimes, jobs from “third parties” may also be
considered on-campus. For example, students working at a Husky Game may have an
on-campus job as part of a security unit that is contracted by the University of
Washington.
What are some guiding questions to know if my job opportunity is on-campus?
- Is
the job located on University of Washington’s campus in
Seattle?
- Jobs
at the Bothell or Tacoma campus are not considered on-campus for students
with I-20s from Seattle.
- Are
you paid from the University of Washington?
- Is the
employment providing direct service to University of
Washington?
- Is
the job a contractually funded research project at the
post-graduate level?
If you answered yes to the questions above, ISS believes your
job may be on-campus.
If your answers to the questions above left you concerned that
your job is not on-campus, please apply for the appropriate off-campus
authorization for your visa type. Additionally, you can consult with
an immigration attorney on campus through Student Legal Services
Can ISS help me better
understand if my job is considered on-campus?
ISS does not have the authority
to determine whether a job is on or off campus but rather
provides students with the information to understand if a job is
on or off-campus. Students who are concerned about whether their employment is
on or off campus should read about the different employment opportunities for
their visa type and see where the employment fits.
Time Limits
You 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 Eligibility
Your 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 and your SEVIS record is terminated,
Work Study
Finding a Campus Job
Use the UW Career & Internship Center’s job search
tool, Handshake 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. The Career & Internship
Center also has a website that
discusses helpful resources and tips related to finding campus jobs.
Your Responsibility: Know the
Rules
It 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 questions.
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