Employment
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 information available on the for information regarding Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training). Below you find helpful information about employment updates and changes for students on Optional Practical Training and hoping to apply for H-1B (work authorization).
Be ready. DHS conducting site visits of students on F-1. Review how to prepare.
Employment Updates
OPT & STEM OPT I-765 Filing Fee Increase eff. 4/1/2024
The fiiling fee for OPT and STEM OPT applications has increased. The most up-to-date rates can always be found at .
Premium Processing now available for I-765 (OPT and STEM OPT applications) 3/6/2023
See USCIS Press release regarding the option . For current Premium Processing fees, see .
OPT Form I-765 Online Filing Option 4/12/2021
F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online.
STEM OPT Site Visits: Update 2/18/2020
On 2/13/20, SEVP published a notice about STEM OPT Employer Site Visits. Please review the information they provide about being prepared as an F-1 student for these visits.
Taxes
Do you have questions regarding taxes? Please contact the Nonresident Alien Tax Office at nratax AT_TOWSON, located in the Administration Building on campus. The Nonresident Alien Tax Office will assist you to make sure that you are in compliance with nonresident alien tax withholding regulations. For more information about taxes, please visit the NRA Tax Office website.
Interested in Hiring an International Student?
Read about the benefits and guidelines of hiring International students in An Employer's Guide to Hiring International Students.