As an F-1 student, your primary reason for being in the United States is to study. All other activities are secondary in importance, including legal work. Work is strictly controlled by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under The Department of Homeland Security. Off-campus work that has not been approved by USCIS and the Office of International Student Affairs is strictly prohibited and is a violation of your F-1 status.

If you are currently an F-1 student in legal status, you are permitted to work on campus for up to 20 hours per week. Many international students are employed in various College departments at Nassau Community College. If you are looking for a job on campus, you should talk to the department you wish to work in, or contact the Job Placement Office at (001) 516-572-7132 / 7375*. The Job Placement Office is located in Nassau Hall (Building M), Room 39.

There are three other types of work that may be available to you as an F-1 Student. They are:

• Optional Practical Training (available to credit College students ONLY!)

• Curricular Practical Training (available to credit College students ONLY!)

• Economic Hardship

Students that would like more information on these types of employment should contact the Office of International Student Affairs for Advisement. Understand that these forms of employment are controlled by government regulations, and not all students will be eligible!

*When calling from inside the USA please omit the international country code 001