• On-Campus Employment
  • F-1 students are permitted to work part-time on the Adelphi University campus while maintaining a valid I-20 and status.  Employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session and 40 hour per week during official school breaks.
  • No application necessary
    
    
• Severe Economic Hardship Employment
  • A student may be authorized for off campus employment under the following circumstances:
    • Severe, unforeseen economic necessity
    • Must have maintained F-1 status for at least one academic year
    • Application procedure through U.S.C.I.S.
    • Please contact OISS for more information
    • Application fee is required
      
      
• Special Student Relief Program Employment
  • This employment is for those students who have been in the United States since June 10, 1998 and who’s funding came from the following countries: Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
  • Please contact OISS for more information
  • Application fee is required
    
    
• International Organization Sponsored Employment
  • This F-1 employment benefit allows F-1 students to work for a recognized international organization within the meaning of the International Organization Act.
  • Application procedure though U.S.C.I.S.
  • Please contact OISS for more information
  • Application fee is required
    
    
• Curricular Practical Training
  • This employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum. 
  • Employment must be in the form of an internship
  • Requires college credit and program authorization
  • Must have maintained status for one full academic year
  • Impact of full time CPT on OPT eligibility
  • Contact OISS for more information
  • No fee required
    
    
• Optional Practical Training
  • Temporary employment for practical training directly related to the student’s major area of study
  • Must have maintained F-1 status for at least one academic year
  • While school is in session or after completion of studies
  • Requires approval from U.S.C.I.S.
  • Contact OISS for more information
  • Application fee is required

Working without proper authorization is considered by the Department of Homeland Security to be the most serious violation. Therefore, it is important that you consult with the OISS before accepting any offer of employment. It is illegal to begin work in anticipation of being granted permission; you must first receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

You will also need to obtain a Social Security Number prior to beginning work.