Employment

Read the information in the tabs below to learn more about the different types of work authorization available to you as an international student. To request authorization for off-campus employment, submit the applicable e-form in MyGlobal.

On-Campus Employment

Understand the rules for working on campus

Social Security Number

Apply for a SSN with on or off-campus employment

Curricular Practical Training

Learn about CPT eligibility and how to apply

Optional Practical Training

Learn about OPT eligibility and how to apply

STEM OPT Extension

Extend your OPT based on a qualifying STEM degree

OPT Reporting

Report employment, address and status changes during OPT

Cap-Gap Extension

Extend your OPT based on a timely filed H-1B extension

Severe Economic Hardship

Learn about USCIS employment eligibility and how to apply

Special Student Relief

Learn about SSR eligibility and how to apply

Academic Training

Learn about academic training eligibility and how to apply