There are special circumstances that allow F-1 students who have completed one academic year at the College (i.e., enrolled on a full-time basis for at least 9 consecutive months)to work of campus. These circumstances are:

1. Off-Campus Employment due to Severe Economic Hardship
• Occasionally, the USCIS will give employment authorization to a student who has experienced a dramatic change in financial resources. Circumstances may include unexpected loss of a scholarship or on-campus employment, significant currency devaluation, or unexpected changes in the financial situation of the student’s source of support. In applying to the USCIS for this authorization, a student must show that the change in circumstances was unforeseen and beyond the student's control--and that the student will suffer severe economic hardship if not given authorization to work off campus. The USCIS requires documentation to verify any claims about changes in financial status. This work permit is valid with any employer, and work is not limited to the major field of study. It is typically issued in one-year allocations. The student may work up to 20 hours while school is in session and full-time during breaks and vacations (with no reductions in on-campus work eligibility).
2. Off-Campus Employment under Sponsorship of Certain International Organizations
• There are a limited number of international organizations that may sponsor employment for international students (such as the World Bank, UNICEF, the UN, or International Monetary Fund). Permission for this type of employment must be obtained from the USCIS. Qualifying international organizations may hire students for vacation or short-term employment. (See http://foia.state.gov/masterdocs/09fam/0941024x1.pdf for a list of these organizations.)