What is the minimum wage rate in usa for overseas student??

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What is the minimum wage rate in usa for overseas student??

Answer 1

kamal, check

http://www.ournepal.info/studyabroadforn...

you might find useful info

Answer 2

The federal minimum wage rate is $5.85/hour; however, some states have higher rates. This minimum wage applies to everyone who is authorized to work in the US regardless of nationality, so it also applies to overseas students.

Answer 3

The issue is NOT what the minimum wage is... it's the same for all. The issue is what sort of visa you are on. Most likely, you will not be allowed to work as a student in the US with the possible exception of some minor work-study at your university.

This is from the U.S. Immigration Support Site:

Working on F-1 Student Visa:

    * Students may work on campus as long as they are enrolled in school.

    * Students may apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to gain work experience in their field of study while being a full time student.

    * Students may take advantage of Optional Practical Training (OPT) once the degree is completed as a full time employee.

    * Many students obtaining a bachelor or master degree in the United States go on to be sponsored by their employer for an H-1B Work Visa.

Answer 4

The American minimum wage is the same for everyone regardless of nationality. it used to be $5 and a few cents but a new law is in effect as follows:

On May 25, President Bush signed a spending bill that, among other things, amended the Fair Labor Standards Act passed by the US Senate, to increase the federal minimum wage in three steps: to $5.85 per hour effective July 24, 2007; to $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008; and to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009.

A separate provision of the bill brings about phased increases to the minimum wage in the CNMI and American Samoa, with the goal of bringing the minimum wage in those locations up to the general federal minimum wage over a number of years.

So in other words look for an increase in minimum wage as above. In addition, some states have their own minimum wages and you can see them on this link of the United States Department of Labor:

http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.h...