International Student & Scholar Services
On-Campus Employment & Social Security
Employment
Students who are here on F-1 visas may not work outside ÁñÁ«Ö±²¥. You are eligible to work on campus provided that it does not interfere with your studies.
During the academic year, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week. During spring, winter, and summer break, you can work up to 40 hours a week.
Permission to work outside the college is granted by ISSS and USCIS, in this case, under the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or the Optional Practical training programs (OPT).
Social Security Number
All international students who work on campus must apply for a Social Security Number. Having a social security number does not give you permission to work off campus. Students who are not working are not eligible to apply for a social security number.
Once you receive a job on campus, ISSS will work with you to obtain your social security card. This requires a trip to the Social Security Office in Cody. You will need to bring the following documents:
- Passport
- I-20
- I-94 card
- Social security application (provided by ISSS)
- Employment letter from NWC (provided by ISSS)