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To apply, the student must have been in F-1 status for one full academic
year, be in good academic standing, and carry a full-time course load.
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The student must also demonstrate that there is unforeseen severe economic
hardship, that employment opportunities on campus are unavailable or
insufficient, and that the employment will not interfere with full-time study.
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Employment is limited to 20 hours per week (maximum in a given week, not an
average) while school is in session; full-time during vacations or holidays.
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The application requires endorsement by the designated school official (DSO)
and approval by the DHS. If employment is approved, then DHS issues an EAD
(employment authorization document).
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DHS approval is granted for one-year intervals. The EAD issued by DHS
will display the starting and ending dates of employment authorization and the
I-20 must show DSO recommendation.
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