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Employment

Employment for international students with F-1 visa status is considered a privilege, not a right. There are very strict regulations governing F-1 work authorization. Once a violation of any of these regulations occurs, the student is out of status and immediately reported to the Virginia Office of the Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A student who has worked illegally is not eligible for reinstatement.

Employment options:

On-campus employment
Curricular practical training [PDF]
Optional practical training [PDF]
Optional practical training follow up [PDF]
Optional practical training 17-month extension [PDF]

Virginia Commonwealth University
Office of International Education • Immigration Services
916 W. Franklin St. • P.O. Box 843043 • Richmond, VA 23284-3043 • USA
Telephone: (804) 828-0595• Fax: (804) 828-2552
E-mail: oie@vcu.edu
Last Modified on: 06/06/2008