US Work Options

Employment is defined as the part-time or full-time rendering of services for any type of compensation (financial or other). Employment is a “benefit” of the F-1 & J-1 student statuses, which is only available to those students who have maintained their lawful immigration status. F-1 and J-1 students can only work in the US after receiving the proper authorization and with certain restrictions. Working in the US without proper authorization is a serious violation of the F-1 & J-1 student statuses, which can lead to deportation. If you are considering any type of employment in the US, you should first consult with the Notre Dame Immigration Services Office for specific rules and restrictions.

All students who plan to work in the US must first obtain a US social security number for employment and taxation purposes. Details about the social security card application can be found under the “For New Students” section of International Student Services & Activities.

For more information, please visit the Notre Dame Immigration Services Office.