University of Michigan-Flint

F-1 students are eligible to work on-campus while attending classes. The work does not need to be related to your field of study. You must maintain legal F-1 status while engaging in on-campus employment. On-campus employment job postings can be found at careers.umich.edu. Make sure to filter the results for the Flint campus. Employment at the Dearborn or Ann Arbor campuses is not considered on-campus employment for F-1 students at UM-Flint.

Note: As a reminder, currently enrolled F-1 international students are not permitted to work off-campus or to work on campus for credit without prior CPT authorization. 

Benefits

Earn extra $$.
Work experience looks good on a resume.
Meet new people and make friends.
Develop communication skills and various other skills.
Learn to manage your time and juggle many projects at once.
Recommendation letters and personal references for future employment or education.
Definition of On-Campus Employment

On-campus employment includes work done as a teaching or research assistant as well as jobs in the university library, dormitory dining facilities, laboratories, and administrative offices.
On-campus also includes employment with on-location commercial firms which provide services for students on campus, such as stores or restaurants located in a University-owned building (University Pavilion or University Center).
Requirements

You must be enrolled full-time during fall and winter semesters.
You may work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session during the academic year (fall and winter semesters).
You may work full-time (more than 20 hours per week) on campus during official university holidays, breaks, and vacation periods (spring and summer semesters for most students).
You may not engage in on-campus employment after the program end date listed on your I-20 or if you otherwise fail to maintain F-1 status.
You are not eligible for the UM-Flint work-study program. The work-study program provides jobs for students with financial needs, allowing them to earn money to help pay for education expenses. Under the work-study program, a percentage of a student’s earnings is paid through federal or state funds, and the student’s employer pays the remainder.

What to Consider

Preferably, the job should be one which looks good on a resume and provides learning experiences and valuable skills (communication skills, computer skills, etc.).
Try to choose a job that might eventually lead to a better job. For example, work as a grader, then go on to become a teaching assistant (TA).
Documentation Needed After Getting a Job

When you get an on-campus job, you will need to complete the following forms with Human Resources:

I-9 Form (Employment Eligibility Verification)
State and federal withholding allowance certificate (W-4) forms
Direct Deposit Authorization Form if you would like to have your paychecks directly deposited into your bank account.
Notes: 

The Center for Global Engagement can provide you with a copy of the Social Security Application (SS-5) so you can apply for an SSN with Social Security Administration.
When you get an on-campus job, you will be required to pay tax on your earnings.

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