NEWSFLASH.......All non-resident aliens wishing to claim exempt from federal withholding via a tax treaty must now come to the payroll office - Administration Bldg, Rm 142. Employees who do not have social security # are not allowed to fill out a W-4 form. Non resident aliens who do have social security numbers may not claim exempt on their W-4 form.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
International students MUST be cleared by the International Student and Scholars Office and MUST have a valid social security or tax identification number before they can BEGIN employment.
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For J-1 visa holders: The student must request and receive
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employment authorization in writing from his/her J-1 program sponsor. The conditions of his/her employment will be specified in the letter, and the student must comply with all conditions so specified.
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For F-1 visa holders: Students are eligible to accept
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on-campus employment as follows:
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The student must have been authorized by CIS to
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attend FAU. This means that the student received an I-20 from FAU and used it to enter the United States to attend FAU. (NOTE: The student should hold only the page 3-4 of his/her I-20; CIS should have page 1. If the student still has page 1 of the I-20, do not begin working; consult with an advisor in International Student & Scholar Services.)
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The student must be a full-time student in good
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academic standing. For undergraduates, this means the student must register and maintain enrollment for 12 credit hours and must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0. Graduate students must maintain 9 credit hours per semester to be considered full-time. His/her GPA must be at least 3.0.
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The student may not be employed for more than
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20 hours per week while school is in session. This includes all paid work the student performs, even if the student is working for more than one FAU department or office. During holiday periods and during his/her annual vacation the student may work full-time provided the student is eligible and intends to register at FAU for the next semester. The student should refrain from working off campus without written authorization.
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The student must maintain legal status in the US.
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This means that, in addition to (a), (b), and (c) above, the student must keep his/her passport valid at all times, and request an extension of program if the student is unable to complete his/her degree by the date specified on his/her I-20 for his/her current program of study. Certain procedures must be followed when changing from one degree program to another.
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Review the above conditions carefully. If the student has any questions about any item, schedule an appointment to meet with an international student advisor in International Student and Scholar Services. If at any time, during his/her employment the student has concerns about his/her employment eligibility, see an advisor in International Student & Scholar Services immediately. The student is responsible for his/her own legal on-campus employment status: violation of immigration regulations with regard to employment could have serious consequences for the student.
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| (For use by FAU Departments and Off-Campus Employers ONLY. Requires Adobe Acrobat to view form.) |
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| OFFICE LOCATION: |
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| Student Support Services Building SU 80 #233B |
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| Boca Raton, Florida 33431 |
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| Telephone: (561) 297-3680 |
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| Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| Send questions or comments to Student Employment (stemploy@fau.edu) |
