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Employment Workshop

Employment Workshop. For international students 2014-2015. Employability depends on your immigration status ----. What is your status? (not – what is your visa) NEVER work without immigration authorization – unauthorized employment can not be fixed in immigration What is volunteering?.

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Employment Workshop

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  1. Employment Workshop For international students 2014-2015

  2. Employability depends on your immigration status ---- • What is your status? • (not – what is your visa) • NEVER work without immigration authorization – unauthorized employment can not be fixed in immigration • What is volunteering?

  3. F-1s • On campus – up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during breaks • Off campus due to severe economic hardship – after one academic year, doesn’t happen much any more * • Curricular Practical Training – after one academic year, must be for academic credit ** • Special Student Relief – right now, only Syria • Employment with an International Organization – mostly in Washington, D.C. • Optional Practical Training and STEM * • Available after 1 full academic year in program • Usually available only after 1 full academic year in program

  4. Non-SEVIS employment issues • Apply for Social Security Number • Complete an I-9 – proof of identity and proof of work permission • Taxes • Money withheld from every paycheck (some pay checks are $0!) • Amount depends on tax treaty • All international people must complete tax forms and mail to Internal Revenue Service by April 15 even if they did not make any money • Generally, students receive some of the money back that was previously withheld.

  5. OPT and STEM – most common at UIS • 12 months full-time per level of study • STEM – 17 months, once per lifetime • Job directly related to major and appropriate for level of study • Pre-OPT is subtracted from Post-OPT • STEM fields eligible for 17-month extension and must be with an eVerify employer • Work permission has specific start and end dates indicated on EAD card • Can not be unemployed more than 90 days during regular OPT and no more than 30 additional days during STEM • Must report address and employment information to UIS within 10 days (AR-11)

  6. OPT/STEM application process • Read the OPT handout (and STEM handout) • http://www.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/wp-content/uploads/sites/95/2014/03/OPT-form-pdf.pdf • Attend an employment workshop • Prepare all documents • Advisor’s form • I-765 • G-1145 • Make an appointment with ISS – receive new I-20 • Mail application within 30 days • Can apply before getting a job offer

  7. Advisor’s Form • Student • Name, UIN, SEVIS ID, Major, expected graduation date • Requested beginning and ending date • Must be within the 60 days following graduation • Advisor, Department Chair, etc. • Certify the student’s information regarding major and graduation date • Name, signature, email, etc.

  8. Determining what start date to request • Usual issues • Do you already have a job offer? • Monday, 1st or 15th of the month • Must be between graduation day and 60 days later • Won’t get EAD card until at least 90 days after application is mailed • And can’t begin working until you have the card

  9. Post Completion OPT Timeline 150 day application time 60 days after graduation – start date on card ~~Actual work start date~~~~~~~~~~~ - No more than 90 days unemployment after start date on card 90 days before Graduation 60 days after graduation date graduation

  10. G-1145 – e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance • Name • Email address • Telephone number

  11. I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization – Type this!!!!!!!!!!! • Permission to accept employment • 1. Name (family name in CAPS) (First) (Middle) • 2. Other names • 3. U.S. Mailing Address – sometimes changes SEVIS address, must be where you plan to be living in 90 days, some people use our office, use correct zip code! • 4. Country of Citizenship/Nationality • 5. Place of Birth • 6. Date of Birth 7. Gender • 8. Marital Status • 9. Social Security Number – if you have one • 10. Alien Registration Number or I-94 Number • 11. Have you ever before applied for employment authorization from USCIS?

  12. I-765 continued • 11 continued – which USCIS office, dates and results • 12. Date of last entry to the U.S. • 13. Place of last entry to the U.S. • 14. Status of Last Entry • 15. Current Immigration Status • 16. Eligibility Category: pre(c)(3)(A), post(c)(3)(B), STEM (c)(3)(C) • 17. required information for STEM • Degree • Employer’s name in E-Verify system • E-Verify number • Signature, telephone number and date

  13. Application materials & order • Check for $380 made out to Dept. of Homeland Security • Two recent photos with name and I-94 written on back (not more than 1 month ago) • G-1145 • I-765 • Copy of new I-20 from ISS office requesting OPT dates – make sure you have signed the bottom on the first page • Copy of previous I-20, passport, visa and I-94

  14. Address to mail application depends on where you live • Read our handout for specific information or check online at www.uscis.gov/i-765 • Regular mail to PO Boxes in Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX • Express mail to physical addresses in Phoenix, AZ or Lewisville, TX

  15. Application Timeline - OPT • Eligible to apply from 90 before graduation up to 60 days after graduation • Must mail application within 30 days of new I-20 being generated with requested OPT dates • Students will receive a receipt notice by email, text or regular mail indicating their receipt number • Students can track progress of their petition with the receipt number • Processing of EADs usually takes 90 days • Can not begin employment until card is received and the start date on the card has arrived

  16. Differences for STEM application • Eligible to apply up to 120 before end of OPT • Application must include evidence of degree completion • Application must include evidence that first 12 months of OPT were conducted appropriately – directly related to major, appropriate for level of study, no more than 90 days of unemployment • This means include copies of job offer letters, pay stubs, etc. • Can extend I-9 with EAD – or for 180 days with receipt notice

  17. Additional OPT Issues • Employment Reports within 10 days • Your name and physical address – AR-11 and UIS • Job title and start date • Company name and address • Supervisor’s name and contact information • Requesting a STEM extension I-20 – email and employer report • L-1s and jobs outside the U.S. • Cap Gap and H-1s • Travel before, during and after OPT/STEM

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