I got F1 VISA and can I work out of campus?

Question

and I have SSN but without Work Authorization,

can I get work Authorization,

If yes, how I can?

Answer 1

You most certainly CANNOT work off campus. I get this question regularly from students at the school I work at and always advise against it. One of our students was caught doing that in 2003 and had his visa terminated by immigration. The student ended up leaving voluntarily. What he actually did was apply for a Job on campus. He was hired by the bookstore on campus but didn't work there very long. Once he quit the job, he found work at publix (grocery store in South Florida). How customs found out he was working there??

I haven't a clue!!! But the point is he was caught and sent home quicker than you can say....RUN!!

On the other hand, the only way you are able to work off campus is through "Curricular Practical Training" which is 20 hours of work maximum per week through an internship you are doing through your chosen field of study.

There is also "Economic Hardship" which you may be eligible if your sponsor is no longer able to provide for you financially. However, you MUST have a very good reason as to why you want to apply for it such as a job layoff for example, death or a terrible accident.

Other than those two options I wouldn't bother to try and work off campus without authorization from DHS.

Answer 2

Find yourself a fat white american corn fed husker and marry her. In a few years you may even make it to govern one of our wonderful states like Arnie. He has money so he could pick well. You my friend may have to be a bottom feeder and go for a cow. Fat girls are like mopeds fun to ride but you hate your friends seeing you on them. TaTa bud