F1 International Student Employment

RULE PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

A new federal immigration rule has been published. The effective date of this rule is delayed due to a preliminary injunction order issued on September 14, 2026.
We will update our webpage as more information becomes available.
The rule replaces Duration of Status (D/S) with fixed‑date admissions for student and exchange visitor visa holders in the U.S., and makes changes to regulations related to educational objectives, including requirements affecting transfers, changes of major, and changes of degree level.

End of Duration of Status and Changes to Academic Mobility | Zoom Meetings Every Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. | Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

F1 international students are authorized to work on-campus up to 20 hours per week when enrolled in coursework.

You cannot work off-campus without authorization.

Student must hold valid F-1 status.

Student must enroll full-time at UNT in the fall and spring terms.

12 credits for undergraduates
9 credits for graduate students
3 credits for dissertators

Student must apply for a Social Security Number.

Employment must be on-campus. This includes work in:

The UNT Student Union
Dining services
UNT libraries
Pohl Recreational Center
Academic and Administrative departments
All other UNT units, departments or programs where UNT is the employer.

During the fall and spring terms, student may work up to 20 hours per week.

There is no exception to the 20 hour-per-week rule, even if the employment is a teaching or research assistantship.
During scheduled vacation periods (summer, semester break,) student may work up to 40 hours/week if not enrolled in classes.

Student must maintain full-time status before the vacation and must intend to register for the following semester to work on campus full-time during summer break when not enrolled.

You may not not work full-time during summer break if enrolled in classes.

You do not need authorization to work on-campus.

You may not work on campus if your AUD date is in the past unless you filed for your Extension of Stay BEFORE your AUD (Admit Until Date). Always check with ISSS before working with an AUD date in the past.

You must provide your employer documents to establish identification and employment eligibility (I-9 verification.)

DO NOT work off campus without permission.

UNT students may apply for on-campus hourly positions on Handshake. Be sure to set up a profile to apply to available opportunities. Please note: International students are not eligible for FAFSA work-study programs.

TA/RA/GA positions are generally NOT listed on Handshake. If you are a graduate student interested in one of these positions, please inquire about position availability in your department.