Off-Campus Employment Based on Unforeseen, Severe
ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
 

Who is eligible for Economic Hardship?

1.  Students who have looked for but have not found employment opportunities on-campus, and who are experiencing severe economic hardship.
2.  Students who have been in F-1 status for one academic year.
3.  Students who have completed a full course of study each semester.
4.  Acceptance of employment will not interfere with a full course of study.
 

Application for Work Permission

Put the following packet together and provide it to the Office of International Programs:

1.  Form I-765 (downloadable at http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-765.htm)
2.  A copy of Form I-94 Departure Record (front and back)
3.  A copy of your last EAD (front and back)
4.  Two photographs (see specifications at http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/newsrels/04_08_02Photo_flyer.pdf)
5.  $175 fee, if applicable
6.  An itemized list of your current bills and expenses.
7.  A copy of your current bank statement.
8.  Proof that on-campus jobs are not available (you can do this by creating a list of five on-campus offices you visited where employment was not available)
 

The Office of International Programs will submit your application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.