Can English school student work off campus with f1 visa?

Question

Here's the story. I have a friend that needs to make some money for the upcoming school year because her parents are cutting her off. Currently she's in English School and has an F1 Visa. I read that she can apply for an Economic Need or the practical training visa after 9 months of study. Does anyone know if this is true or have any idea to how she can work and make some money on the F1 Visa. Thanks.

Answer 1

Your friend must speak to the international student advisor regarding this matter.

The general basis for a student to work off-campus under the 'severe economic hardship' rule is that this hardship must have come from unforseen circumstances beyond the students control. Judging soley on what you have written it appears she would qualify under the section of 'unexpected changes in the financial condition of the student's source of support'

She must contact and make an appointment with the international student advisor and request a financial hardship package and apply for an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) under the guidence of the advisor.

To see the text of the laws surrounding 'severe economic hardship' click the link below and scroll down to (9)(ii)(c)