Employment Resources

Employment resources have been collected for international students interested in on- or off-campus employment, curricular or optional practical guides, and updating employment information. We also have some frequently asked questions with answers about employment that may help.

On-Campus Employment

Step-by-step guide to completing hiring paperwork for on-campus employment

• Includes links to required IRS, SSA, & Michigan Tech forms.
• J Student On-Campus Employment Reporting (Web Form)

Employment Verification letter

• Used to support application for student's social security card

Reminder: Students may work only 20 hours per week when classes are in session.

Off-Campus Employment

• Off-Campus Employment (Economic Hardship)
• J-2 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Authorization Request

CPT Documents

• Curricular Practical Training Authorization Request | FAQ
• Recommendation Letter for Off-Campus Employment
• Calculate the number of days you've spent on CPT

OPT Documents

•  Optional Practical Training Authorization Request | FAQ | Advisor's Letter | Power Point
• OPT STEM Extension Request

Update Employment

• Employer Information Update (Web Form)