International Student & Scholar Office (ISSO)

Working

Many students are interested in working while on their student visas. However, there are several rules, regulations, and limitations regarding student employment. Please read the following to find out detailed information regarding on-campus employment, Social Security Numbers, Curricular Practical Training, and Optional Practical training. When in doubt, it is good practice to contact an advisor at the ISSO.

Employment for F-1 (Foreign Student Visa) Students

• Employment Eligibility for F-1 Students
• On-Campus Employment for F-1 Students
• Social Security Number and Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Information for supervisors of TU student workers
• Sample employer letter for Social Security Number Application (for TU supervisors)
• Curricular Practical Training for Undergraduate F-1 Students
• Curricular Practical Training for Graduate F-1 Students
• Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students
• Income and Social Security Taxes

Employment for J-1 (Exchange Student Visa) Students

• Employment Eligibility for J-1 Students

Towson University 's Nonresident Alien Tax Office

Do you have questions regarding taxes? The Nonresident Alien Tax Office, located in the Office of International Programs on the second floor of the Administration Building on campus, will assist you to make sure that you are in compliance with nonresident alien tax withholding regulations.

• www.towson.edu/nratax

Additional Tax Resources

• Language Translation Table with Common Tax Terms
  (provided by The University of Utah)

Overseas Employment Organizations

Students nearing the end of their program that will soon be returning to their home countries may want to begin their job while in the United States . The following web sites contain job postings and listings, as well as career fair information:

• Jobstreet
• Recruit ICI (Japanese)
• DISCO International (Japanese)
• Monster.com