OK I dunno if this is the right forum for this thread but I had this question.
Lets say you are going to USA for masters, can you work at the same time? What about if you go to UK for masters, can you work at the same time? What’s the deal?
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In USA you are not allowed to work on your student visa. After a year you can work if your Uni allows you to but you have to file to get a work visa for that purpose.
In USA you are not allowed to work on your student visa. After a year you can work if your Uni allows you to but you have to file to get a work visa for that purpose.
The last part is not true. Yes when you are on student visa, you are a student and are not supposed to work. But if you want, after a certain amount of time (that varies) can request your uni/college to let you work. Then you can be given two options. Either to work within the premises of college, which is handy too, or can be allowed to work externally. The rear may not be that easy to get but many colleges give this permission to the students after a certain amount of time.
Other than that, its US, so in worst case you'll get a odd job anywaz even if you dont want to let your college know. HTH.
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Here is some more information from an immigration attorney's website:
Permission for Foreign Students to Work
This message explains how foreign nationals on F-1 or M-1 student visas may apply for permission to work. There are only certain types of employment legally available to F-1 or M-1 students in the United States.
M-1 students may not work, except for practical training, for which approval from INS is required. F-1 students, on the other hand, may accept practical training employment or off-campus part-time employment after having been in status for nine months. F-1 students must apply for INS approval for off-campus employment and practical training after graduation. Note that F-1 students may accept on-campus or curricular practical training when authorized by the designated school official.
These rules are strict because F-1 or M-1 visas are not initially approved without proof that the potential student can provide for themselves and their education without needing to work while in this country. *Please note that the law bars any F-1 student from any type of off-campus employment during their first 9 months as a foreign student in the United States. *
Both the F-1 and the M-1 students must use recommendations by the designated school official on Form I-201D, along with Form I-765, "Application for Employment Authorization," to apply for employment authorization from the INS. The instructions on the Form I-765 should answer any of your questions about the student employment, and filing fees required, and where to file the application. Please remember that it is important that you are barred from accepting any off-campus or practical training employment unless and until you receive authorization by the designated school official on your I-201D or a Form I-688B from INS. If you are found working without permission, you are subject to deportation.
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Oh Mirch bhai that is very useful but what does F1 and M1 mean? What is the difference?
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Types of Visas for Students and Exchange Visitors
F-1, or Student Visa: The visa for people who want to study at an accredited U.S. college or university, or to study English at a university or language institute.
J-1, or Exchange Visitor Visa: The visa issued to people who will be participating in an educational or cultural exchange program.
M-1, or Student Visa: The visa for those enrolled in nonacademic or vocational programs.
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Thanks.
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Aisha, I think you being a UK national , wont have issues working as a student. normally student visa holders are allowed to work 20 hours a week i think .. not more then that ... But i am not sure of this entire thing , just sharing generally.