1 Career Information for International StudentsOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Global Education Office GEO Career Information for International Students Career Information for International Students 1

2 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 Why are you here? To learn about: On-campus work? Off-campus work during study? Off-campus work following study? Long-term work in the U.S.? All handouts are available on our website at: Career Information for International Students 2

3 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 Agenda Overview of Various Employment Issues Types of Work Authorization On-Campus Work Off-Campus Work During Study Career Services and COOP Off-Campus Work Following Study Things to Consider/Advanced Planning Career Information for International Students 3

4 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 Cultural Issues Resumé writing, job searching and job interviewing are all culturally specific! Important to learn the US process for these Also varies by field and academia vs. private sector Career Information for International Students 4

5 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 Cultural Issues Get feedback by utilizing UNM Career Services and coming to GEO/Career sessions Also check with your department, professors and colleagues Get informed before beginning the job search to have the best chance at success!! Career Information for International Students 5

6 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 Immigration Issues International students are in the US for study; work permission/authorization is a privilege and not a right! Easier to hire those who don’t need visas Work authorization is given for specific categories in the immigration regulations You must always have proper authorization to work in the US or risk serious consequences! Career Information for International Students 6

7 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 Immigration Issues Definition of Employment/Work = “compensation for services rendered” Terms like “internship,” “practicum,” and “clerkship” are not immigration terms; they refer to types of learning/training positions in the real world, not work authorization Work authorization is different according to visa type (F or J); which are YOU?? 7 Career Information for International Students 7

8 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 Tax Issues You WILL need to pay federal, state and city taxes on U.S. income International students who are non-residents for tax purposes (generally those in the US for less than 5 calendar years) will not have to pay Social Security or Medicare taxes (FICA) even on OPT GEO Tax Workshops begin in March Career Information for International Students 8

9 Employment Categories for Those on Student VisasOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Employment Categories for Those on Student Visas F-1 Students “ON CAMPUS”: “UNM” work only OTHER WORK: 1.Curricular Practical Training (“CPT”) 2. Optional Practical Training (“OPT”) J-1 Students “ON CAMPUS”: “UNM” work only OTHER WORK: 1. Academic Training (“AT”) Career Information for International Students 9

10 “On Campus” EmploymentJ 1 and F1 Students “On Campus” Employment

11 “On Campus” Work AuthorizationOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 “On Campus” Work Authorization Specific employment category in the regulations Must be for a UNM entity or for a company that is on UNM campus and provides services to students (e.g., Chartwells) Student must be in good academic standing Only allowed while enrolled as a student and in legal status (not after program completion) Career Information for International Students 11

12 “On Campus” Work AuthorizationOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 “On Campus” Work Authorization Limited to part-time during semester (20 hours or less per week) Be Aware: Immigration rules limit international students to 20 hours per week, domestic students can work up to 30 hours Part-time or full-time between semesters as long as you’re enrolled for the following semester Can be 40 hours (full time) during breaks and summer or 30 hours if enrolled for classes 12 Career Information for International Students 12

13 “On Campus” Work AuthorizationOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 “On Campus” Work Authorization Graduate Student Assistantships - # of hours count toward limit Student Employment-International students CAN NOT apply for “Work Study” (WS) jobs (US government funded), but CAN apply for “Student Employment” (SE) jobs https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time= 13 Career Information for International Students 13

14 “On Campus” Work Authorization for J Visa holdersOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 “On Campus” Work Authorization for J Visa holders J1 students are required to report employer name and any changes to GEO (we have to put in SEVIS) Letter from sponsor required for J1 students with non-UNM sponsor (e.g., Fulbright) 14 Career Information for International Students 14

15 Additional Work Authorization for Int’l Students working on CampusOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Additional Work Authorization for Int’l Students working on Campus Additional employment hours beyond 20 at a UNM job through other types of work authorization (such as F1-CPT or J1-Academic Training) may be possible Although physically on campus, it has to meet the criteria for other work types in the regulations if you already have 20 hours of “On-campus” work Depends on department; Engineering students are NOT allowed 15 Career Information for International Students 15

16 Additional Work Authorization for Int’l Students working on campusOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Additional Work Authorization for Int’l Students working on campus To do this, you must meet all requirements for and be authorized IN ADVANCE by GEO This allows you to have 20 hours per week under the “on-campus employment” regulations and 10 additional hours under another type of employment permission (CPT for F1 or Academic training for J1) You are limited to 30 hours of total work at UNM because of UNM Student Employment rules Summer or winter break can be 40 hrs (full-time) 16 Career Information for International Students 16

17 J 1 and F1 Students Other Types of Employment Before Program Completion CO-OP, Internships or Practicums

18 Work Before Program CompletionOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Work Before Program Completion Both F and J students can be authorized for other work (in addition to “on campus” employment) during their studies This can be authorized after 2 semesters of study for F1 students and 1 semester for J1 students The location of this work (on or off campus) is not relevant To be authorized, the work has to be in your field of study 18 Career Information for International Students 18

19 Work Before Program CompletionOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Work Before Program Completion You must apply for “Co-op” (Cooperative Education) via UNM Career Services or enroll in an internship or practicum course offered by your department Be Aware: The course CAN’T be “Independent Study” or “Project” If there is no course enrollment, you cannot be authorized UNLESS your degree program requires an internship 19 Career Information for International Students 19

20 CAREER SERVICES CO-OP

21 UNM Career Services & Co-Op (Cooperative Education)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 UNM Career Services & Co-Op (Cooperative Education) Co-op is an actual course offered by the Career Services Office (zero credit hours, appears on your transcript and NO COST for international students) Co-op has requirements and is taken for credit/no credit (C/NC) You have to complete the Co-op requirements and see a GEO advisor in order for the work to be legal! Sign-up deadline is 6th week of fall/spring semesters and 2nd week of summer ($75 late fee if you register after the add date for the course). 21 Career Information for International Students 21

22 Work Before Program CompletionOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Work Before Program Completion This work can be authorized for ONLY 20 hours per week during fall and spring 40 hrs (full time) ONLY during the summer and winter break and you have to be enrolled for the following semester You must be authorized by a GEO advisor (new I-20 issued with authorization on pg 3) BEFORE you can begin work or the work is illegal! GEO advisors can only authorize after you have applied for Co-op or have enrolled in an “internship” or “practicum” course 22 Career Information for International Students 22

23 Work Before Program CompletionOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Work Before Program Completion The process can take some time, so apply as soon as possible (exchange students need approval from home school) You MUST enroll EVERY semester and have the work authorization indicated on your I-20 for F-1 students or DS2019 for J-1 before your employment start date If you wish to have employment authorization every semester, you need to process paperwork before the end of each semester and before your current authorization expires)!!!! 23 Career Information for International Students 23

24 Process Begins with signing up for Co-Op Education Program CourseCareer Services CPT/Academic Training-GEO Employment authorization Process Begins with signing up for Co-Op Education Program Course GEO then processes CPT I-20/Academic Training DS2019 after student has enrolled in Co-Op Course and has a job offer Student may begin working when CPT-I20/DS2019 with job site and PT/FT authorization is indicated on pg3

25 Cooperative EducationAvailable to grads and undergrads Directly links paid work assignment to academic experience Reflected on transcript but not credit-bearing Student responsible for securing job positions Career Services manages the administrative process

26 Work Authorization for for J1sJ 1 Students Only! “ACADEMIC TRAINING” Work Authorization Work Authorization for for J1s

27 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 J1 Academic Training “Academic Training” = only type of work authorization for J-1 students (for Non-UNM work or over 20 hrs for UNM during the semester) Amount of time different depending on degree Non-degree (e.g., exchange): allowed only for same length of time as the academic program Bachelor’s and Master’s: 18 months max (unless program is shorter) PhD: 36 month max (18 months only before graduation) All work (part-time and full-time) accumulates at a full-time rate toward the maximum Career Information for International Students 27

28 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 J1 Academic Training Need to complete one semester of enrollment Be in good academic standing GEO (or outside sponsor) permission and advisor recommendation in advance in writing Primary purpose in U.S. must be for study Only in your field of study!!! Pre- or post-graduation work allowed AUTHORIZATION MUST BE ON DS-2019! Career Information for International Students 28

29 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 J1 Academic Training Each work experience authorized for each employer and for specific dates Must have a job offer If before completion of studies, you must enroll in CO-OP, an internship course, or the internship must be REQUIRED for your degree If after study, it MUST be authorized before you complete your program or you are no longer eligible Career Information for International Students 29

30 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 J1 Academic Training Talk to a GEO advisor if your program is about to end and you are still looking for employment! GEO advisor authorizes the work, you do not need to apply to immigration! Process will take some time, so you need to try to plan as far in advance as possible Career Information for International Students 30

31 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 J1 Academic Training Example of “Academic Training” Nesle is ambitious and never feels tired! She worked 20 hours per week during her summer break (3 months total) in between her 1st and 2nd years of her Master’s Program at an Albuquerque company. She received academic training authorization from GEO before beginning. The experience was a great supplement to her studies. Nesle plans to work for the same company after graduation. Before graduation, she receives advance permission in writing from her advisor and from GEO (her DS-2019 is from GEO). How long can Nesle work on her post-completion academic training? Career Information for International Students 31

32 J1 Students may leave at this timeOther Work Types for F1s F-1 Students Only! “CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING” (CPT) and “OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING”(OPT) J1 Students may leave at this time

33 F-1 Other Work (CPT or OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 F-1 Other Work (CPT or OPT) “Practical Training” Basics Work experience ONLY in your field of study Could be for a non-UNM employer or for working more than 20 hours per week for UNM Can only work with prior authorization on the I-20!!! Students qualify after one academic year of full-time enrollment in legal status Only if you meet the requirements for the specific type of training 1. Curricular Practical Training (CPT)-Before program Completion 2. Optional Practical Training (OPT)-Usually after program Completion Career Information for International Students 33

34 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) What is CPT? Immigration work authorization eligible to F1 students who qualify For work in your field of study that is part of your curriculum, so it has to have an academic component No restriction on semesters allowed, but if you take more than 12 months of full-time CPT you no longer qualify for OPT Part-time CPT does NOT affect OPT Career Information for International Students 34

35 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) CPT Requirements: Students qualify only before graduation or program completion!! Students qualify after one academic year of full-time enrollment in legal status Students must have a job offer related to their field of study Students must be enrolled in an internship course OR your degree must REQUIRE an internship to qualify (i.e. CO-OP program or internship course/requirement listed in UNM catalog) Part-time ONLY (20 hours or less) during fall and spring semesters; full-time (more than 20 hours) ONLY during summer vacation or if full-time is REQUIRED for all students in the degree program Career Information for International Students 35

36 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) CPT Requirements: IMPORTANT!!!!! You MUST have an authorization from GEO on p. 3 of your I-20 BEFORE you begin working or you have worked illegally! Apply as soon as possible (it may take more than a week to get all the signatures and complete the authorization process) Two ways to apply for CPT at UNM: 1)via Co-op or 2) via internship course/degree requirement Career Information for International Students 36

37 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) CPT Via Co-op Requirements: REMEMBER: You can only work for the dates specified in the authorization! You have to be REAUTHORIZED EACH SEMESTER! You can only work for the employer listed! You must complete Co-op 105 class and RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE CLASS for the work to be LEGAL and to get it again!!! Career Information for International Students 37

38 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Example of “CPT” via CO-OP In his second year of his MBA program Yu has secured a paid part-time internship at an Albuquerque firm “Duke City Enterprises” for the Spring semester. His plans are finalized by December 10th and he plans to begin the internship on January 21st. He completes the CO-OP paperwork at the end of the Fall semester and enrolls in the CO-OP course for the Spring semester. He comes in to meet with the International Advisor in GEO on January 6th. Yu brings his CO-OP Learning Agreement. The advisor authorizes this part-time, for-credit “CPT” at Duke City Enterprises in SEVIS. Yu returns the next day to pick up the new I-20 indicating the CPT employer and work dates and begins work as scheduled on January 21st. Career Information for International Students 38

39 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) ANY CPT Questions??? Remember: You must apply for Co-op in order to get Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization Career Information for International Students 39

40 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What is OPT? Optional work permission eligible to F1 students who qualify Intended to be temporary work in your field of study Allowed for 12 months per academic level Students in certain STEM disciplines may qualify for a 24-month extension Career Information for International Students 40

41 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Why would I do OPT? Opportunity to get experience in your field of study Can lead to a permanent position Gives employer time to apply for a more permanent type of work permission for you 41 Career Information for International Students 41

42 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What are the requirements for OPT? You do NOT need a job offer to apply You must have at least one academic year of consecutive, full-time enrollment Work must be in your field of study only! 42 Career Information for International Students 42

43 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) When do I apply? OPT often takes 3 months (and sometimes longer) to authorize, so you should apply 3 months before you plan to start work (you may NOT apply more than 90 days before your program completion date) Applications are long and must be sent and processed by USCIS before work can begin The date the OPT authorization begins can be up to 60 days after last final exam or degree requirement (you set the start date) 43 Career Information for International Students 43

44 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Can I get OPT again if I do another degree? Students who are authorized for OPT at one level, must complete a higher level program to get OPT again 44 Career Information for International Students 44

45 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) How do I apply for OPT? Read the OPT Handout thoroughly (found on GEO Website geo.unm.edu) Follow the steps and when you get to step 4…Make an appointment to see a GEO advisor to apply; bring your advisor’s recommendation, transcript, I-94, passport and previous I-20’s (OPT appointments take approximately 2 hours) Career Information for International Students 45

46 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) There are 2 types of OPT, “pre-completion” or “post-completion” “Post-completion” OPT is almost always recommended at UNM (due to the availability of pre-completion CPT) 46 Career Information for International Students 46

47 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What if I am still working on my thesis or dissertation? If you have completed all requirements except for your thesis or dissertation, you can choose to apply for OPT while completing that final requirement You can try CPT if work is full-time in summer and part-time during semesters 47 Career Information for International Students 47

48 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) How do I apply for OPT? After the OPT appointment, the GEO advisor processes the recommendation and you return to pick up and sign the new I-20 (you will keep the original and send a copy to USCIS) Send the application for OPT to USCIS within 30 days of getting the new I-20 with the OPT recommendation and wait for the authorization to arrive (EAD card). It takes approximately 3 months and can not be expedited. 48 Career Information for International Students 48

49 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What start date should I request? You have to guess the most likely date you will start working (hard to know) Start date MUST be within 60 days of program completion Date can essentially not be changed when chosen Career Information for International Students 49

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51 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) When can I start working? Work is ONLY authorized when you receive the Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) and the start date on the card has been reached You must have the EAD before you can work 51 Career Information for International Students 51

52 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What Counts as Employment? Things that count as “employment”: (must be more than 20 hours) Regular employment/job in your field Multiple short-term “gigs” in time period in your field Self-employment in your field Volunteer work in your field 52 Career Information for International Students 52

53 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What if I Don’t Find a Job? You do NOT need a job to apply, but you cannot accrue more than 90 days of unemployment while in post-completion OPT Students must be “employed” in their field of study for 20 hours or more in order not to accrue days of unemployment Students who accrue more than 90 days of unemployment while on post-completion OPT are technically out of status 53 Career Information for International Students 53

54 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Example of “OPT” Mina is finishing the Master’s in Computer Science in May and hopes to work in the US before returning to her home country. While she hopes to have a job in her field, she has not yet located a position. In February, she gets the recommendation from her academic advisor and makes an appointment to meet with the GEO advisor. Working together, they complete the forms to apply for an EAD card authorizing Mina to begin OPT employment on June 15. Mina mails the application to USCIS on February 28. In March, she finds a great job in San Francisco. Her EAD card arrives on June 1. She moves to San Francisco to begin work on June 15 per her agreement with her new company. Career Information for International Students 54

55 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Can I Extend the 12 month period? There are two possible types of extension: “Cap Gap”: If your employer applies for an H1B for you before your OPT ends, you may be eligible for “cap gap” to work until the H1B starts “STEM Extension”: STEM disciplines with E-verify employer may be able to extend for months 55 Career Information for International Students 55

56 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) How can I get a “Cap Gap” Extension? Extension only available if H1 application is in process between April 1 and October 1 For Cap Gap you must have proof of receipt of H1B application by USCIS (contact GEO if you want an I-20 for travel) If Not Selected for H, Cap Gap ends If Waitlisted, Cap Gap is a little longer until decision is made If Selected, Cap Gap extends the OPT until the H starts on October 1 56 Career Information for International Students 56

57 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) How Can I Get a STEM Extension? (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Students who are in specific STEM disciplines can apply for a 24-month OPT extension if they meet requirements Discipline listed on I-20 must be on STEM list OPT must be “post-completion” Student must have employment in their field Employer must participate in E-Verify and complete an “I-983 Training Plan” Application must be received BEFORE current OPT expires 57 Career Information for International Students 57

58 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Does taking CPT affect OPT ? Only if you are authorized for more than 12 months of full-time CPT If you take less than 12 months of full-time CPT, you get all your OPT Part-time CPT does NOT affect OPT 58 Career Information for International Students 58

59 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What status am I in while on OPT? You are still in F-1 status, so you need all your previous F-1 documents to travel and re-enter the US: Passport I-20 with signature less than 6 months old F-1 visa You also need: EAD Letter proving employment in your field if you want to exit the US and reenter Career Information for International Students 59

60 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What status am I in while on OPT? F1: GEO must still report your information to USCIS while you are working Bring or send copy of EAD card to GEO as soon as you receive it Always update GEO with address changes, name changes, employer changes, changes in immigration status or if you leave the U.S. Follow messages from our office for changes in the upcoming year Career Information for International Students 60

61 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Travel Restrictions Not safe to travel after you complete your program if the EAD application is in process Not safe to travel while on OPT unless you have the EAD (card), signed I-20, valid visa AND you have a specific job to return to in your field (need a letter proving job listed on I-20) If you do not have all of these, you may NOT be allowed to return Not safe to travel if H1 (or PR) is in process Career Information for International Students 61

62 Requirements while on OPTOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Requirements while on OPT Study Restrictions/Issues Authorization to engage in OPT is automatically terminated when you transfer to another school or begin study at another educational level! New 12 month period of OPT can be authorized after each educational level (but must be a HIGHER level) Career Information for International Students 62

63 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What options are there after OPT ? Other types of work status include: H1B, J1, TN (Mexico/Canada), L and E Special work status for some countries Most common is H1B, “Temporary worker – Specialty Occupations” Employers that are not “Public Research Institutions” are subject to a limit or “cap” on the number of visas 63 Career Information for International Students 63

64 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What options are there after OPT ? Work visa session offered every semester Free consultations with an immigration attorney Please sign up to our list-serve for more information or check our calendar in our GEO website for dates 64 Career Information for International Students 64

65 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What happens if my OPT ends before my H1 starts, again? Students who have been approved for H1B status can get “Cap Gap” extension if: OPT is “post-completion” H1B is in process between 4/1 and 10/1 65 Career Information for International Students 65

66 Optional Practical Training (OPT)Office of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Optional Practical Training (OPT) What happens if my OPT ends before my H1 starts, again? Student must contact GEO if they want proof (I-20) showing the extension Student must have USCIS approval of the H1B (must present receipt notice to GEO for I-20) 66 Career Information for International Students 66

67 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 “Words for the Wise” Apply for work permission EARLY!!! Students MUST plan and apply in advance in order NOT to jeopardize your ability to work in the US or remain here legally! Should begin OPT forms 3-4 months before completing your program if you plan to work and ask advisors questions even earlier! Don’t wait for the “H” visa – it can be a long process so you can be “stuck” with no work eligibility. Career Information for International Students 67

68 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 “Words for the Wise” Plan Your Program Completion Consider your program completion date carefully with any work in mind Your advisors may be able to work with you on the date of completion to make it convenient to transition to work Don’t plan to travel out of the US at the end of your program if you are applying for work Career Information for International Students 68

69 Office of International Programs and Studies11/30/2017 “Words for the Wise” Other things to consider J visa holders subject to the 2-year home residency requirement can not change to H without waiver There may be some tax advantages to remaining in F-1 status; also, F1 is NOT employer-specific Career Information for International Students 69

70 Checklist for Off Campus WorkOffice of International Programs and Studies 11/30/2017 Checklist for Off Campus Work 1. Understand your visa type and work authorization 2. Read GEO handouts thoroughly and carefully!!!! 3. Utilize Career resources on campus 4. Identify appropriate job opportunities in your field 5. Obtain written permission from your department 6. Meet with an Advisor in GEO EARLY! 7. Do not begin work without authorization 8. Provide documents to your employer 9. Check with GEO re: travel restrictions while applying for work permission and while working 10. Maintain contact with GEO while working! Career Information for International Students 70