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Employment Can I work in the United States? Yes, students may work on campus as early as their first semester at Curry. Students must complete two full-time semesters before they are eligible to work off campus. Off-campus work requires authorization in advance. What are the options for on-campus employment authorization? Students in valid F-1 status can work on-campus up to 20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during official college breaks. No official work permission is required. Once students receive an offer from an on-campus employer, they must apply for a Social Security Number, more information at this link. What are the options for off-campus employment authorization? Once an F-1 student has completed two consecutive semesters of full-time study at their home university they are eligible to apply for the following employment authorizations:
Can I get a Social Security number or a Massachusetts Driver's License? F-1 students may apply for a Social Security number if they have an on-campus employment offer or have off-campus employment authorization. More information here. Will I have to file U.S. tax forms? Yes! Most students will need to file at least one tax form. Students in F-1 status who have been in the U.S. for less than 5 years are usually considered nonresidents for tax purposes and must file the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 8843. Those who have had a U.S. source of income or receive a scholarship or financial aid must also file Form 1040NR or 1040NREZ and some may have to file a Massachusetts State income tax return. |