Employment Information

Working in the United States is a great way to enhance your educational experience and meet new people. You must, however, be very careful and avoid jeopardizing your non-immigrant status by engaging in employment that is unauthorized.

Students in F1 or J1 status who have the visa sponsorship of Temple University are eligible to work on-campus immediately. They are eligible to work off-campus, with written authorization, after they have been in F1 status for one academic year. J1 visa holders do not share that limitation and may, with authorization, begin off-campus employment sooner.

Individuals who have employment sponsorship through J1 Exchange Visitor or H1 non-immigrant status have additional employment options, but should discuss any opportunities that come up before making commitments with an outside organization.

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