International Student Services
Student Checklist for 17-Month Extension
- Employment Articles
- Publications
- Information for Employers
- On-Campus Employment
- CPT for F-1 Students
- Initial OPT for F-1 Students
- 17-Month OPT STEM Extension for F-1 Students
- Off-Campus Employment
- Employment Links
If you have any questions after reading this information, please do not hesitate to contact the International Student Advisor, Dave Garrett or International Admission Advisor, Erin Barett. They are happy to assist you.
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss issues of employment, please call the ISS office at (315)792-7530
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Employment Webinars - View Workshops On-Line! (Coming up soon!)
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Employment Overview - Read this for general information and to learn how "Employment" is defined by immigration law.
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This Semester's Employment Workshops - (Coming up soon!)
- Sample CPT Letter Needed From Employer
- Information for SUNYIT Employers About Social Security Numbers
- SUNYIT Employment Letter Template for a Social Security Number (Note: Department letterhead must be used.)
Employment at a SUNY university or college that is not SUNYIT 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 ISS before you begin any employment activity at a different SUNY university or college. 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 ISS staff BEFORE you begin the employment.
Curricular Practical Training for F-1 Students
- Frequently Asked Questions About Curricular Practical Training
- 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
- Sample CPT Letter Needed From Employee
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*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 ISSstaff.
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Initial Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students
- Information and Guidelines
- Frequently Asked Questions About OPT for F-1 Students
- New Post-Completion OPT Regulations for F-1 Students
- OPT Fact Sheet for F-1 Students
- SEVIS Responsibilities for Students on OPT
- Optional Practical Training and Travel
- Updates for Post Completion OPT applicants
- Counting Days of Unemployment
- Kinds of Employment Allowed Under OPT
- Checking the Status of Your OPT Application On-Line
- Forms and Instruction
- Student Checklist: Applying for Optional Practical Training
- Academic Advisor's Form for Optional Practical Training
- Determining Your OPT Start Date
- Form I-765 (for F-1 Students)
- Important Information On USCIS Photo Requirements
- Cover Letter for OPT - Application Packet
- Are you F-1 and on OPT? Update Your Address and Employment Status Here
17-Month OPT STEM Extension for F-1 Students
- STEM Extension Fact Sheet
- STEM Extension Application Form
- STEM Extension Student Check List
- Form I-765
- STEM Extension Mailing Instructions
- Required Form for Those on STEM-Extension OPT: Update Your Address and Employment Status Here