Employment Articles
Publications
Information for Employers
On-Campus Employment
Curricular Practical Training for F-1 Students
Initial Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students
17-Month OPT STEM Extension for F-1 Students- New!
Off-Campus Employment
Employment for J-1 Students
Employment Links
If you have any questions after reading this information, please do not hesitate to contact the International Student Advisor, Amelia Shafer at ashafer@binghamton.edu or Assistant Director, Karen Keefe-Guzikowski, kkeefe@binghamton.edu They are happy to assist you.
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss issues of employment, please call the ISSS office at (607) 777-2510.
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Employment Articles
Employment Overview - Read this for general information and to learn how "Employment" is defined by immigration law.
Why Is It Taking So Long To Receive My OPT Work Authorization Card?
Consequences of Illegal Employment
Publications
This Semester's Employment Workshops
Assistance and Advice from the Career Development Center
Completing Form W-4 and IT 2104 for your employer
Completing Form I-9 for your employer
Information for Employers
Information For Binghamton University Employers About Social Security Numbers
Hiring International Students: A Guide for Employers
On-Campus Employment
On Campus Employment Regulations for F-1 Students
Possible On-campus Job Opportunities
Considering employment with a SUNY University or College?
Employment at a SUNY university or college that is not Binghamton University is considered off-campus employment. If you are in F-1 status you must apply for and receive the appropriate authorization, usually Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT), from the ISSS before you begin any employment activity at a different SUNY university or college. Students in J-1 status must also request written authorization from the ISSS. Remember: any position at the SUNY campuses in our regional area: SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Morrisville, Broome Community College or any other State University of New York institution is off campus employment. If you have questions please contact ISSS staff BEFORE you begin the employment.
Curricular Practical Training for F-1 Students
Frequently Asked Questions About Curricular Practical Training - Read this first
U.S. Regulations Governing Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 Students
Student's Checklist : Applying for Curricular Practical Training
Academic Advisor's Form for Curricular Practical Training
* Don't forget - you are required to register for at least one course credit that reflects your CPT during each semester (or equivalent time period during the summer) of the CPT employment. This is necessary for a paid or unpaid internship. This one credit is part of your required full time course registration (or full time equivalent course registration)
DO NOT Begin your position until you receive your new I-20 for CPT!
Please note: Applying for CPT authorization is not the same as being authorized to begin the paid or unpaid position you have been offered. You are not authorized to begin your position UNTIL you have the new I-20 for CPT in your possession, and the start date on the I-20 has arrived.
It is necessary for you to be very careful to obey the federal immigration regulations governing CPT. If you have any questions about when you can begin your paid or unpaid position please ask ISSS staff.
Initial Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students
Information and Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions About OPT for F-1 Students - Read this first
New Post-Completion OPT Regulations for F-1 Students - Updated!
OPT Fact Sheet for F-1 Students- Updated April 2008
SEVIS Responsibilities for Students on OPT- Updated May 2008
Optional Practical Training and Travel- Updated May 2008
Updates for Post Completion OPT applicants - New!
Counting Days of Unemployment- New!
Kinds of Employment Allowed Under OPT - New!
Forms and Instructions
Student Checklist: Applying for Optional Practical Training- Updated April 2008
Academic Advisor's Form for Optional Practical Training- Updated April 2008
Determining Your OPT Start Date
Form I-765 (for F-1 Students)
Important Information On USCIS Photo Requirements
Cover Letter for OPT - Application Packet- Updated April 2008
17-Month OPT STEM Extension for F-1 Students - New!
STEM Extension Fact Sheet
STEM Extension Application Form
STEM Extension Student Check List
Form I-765
STEM Extension Mailing Instructions
Off-Campus Employment
Off Campus Employment Based on Economic Hardship for F-1 Students
Employment for J-1 Students
SEVIS Responsibilities for Students on Academic Training
Authorization of J-1 Student On-Campus Employment
Employment Rules for J-1 Students
Academic Training for J-1 Students