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.
International Programs and Services also hold employment workshops each semester.
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 (current letter, one-step signature)
- Used to support application for student's social security card
Employment Verification letter (new letter, two-step signature)
- Used to support application for student's social security card.
- May be useful for units that hire a large number of students where hiring decisions are made by supervisors on location and paperwork is processed centrally by someone else.
Presentation on student employment (on- and off-campus)
- This is the OPT/CPT/Economic Hardship presentation for students.
Reminder: Students may work only 20 hours per week when classes are in session.
Off-Campus Employment
- Off-Campus Employment (Economic Hardship) Application
- J-2 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Authorization Request
CPT Documents
- Curricular Practical Training Authorization Request | FAQ
- Calculate the number of days you've spent on CPT
OPT Documents
- Optional Practical Training Authorization Request | FAQ | Advisor's Letter
- OPT STEM Extension Request
Update Employment
- Employer Information Update (Web Form)
- J Student On-Campus Employment Reporting (Web Form)