Employer Information
This information will assist prospective employers in understanding some basic work options for internationals who may want to work for their company.
F-1 Visa Holders
The F-1 visa status is a temporary non-immigrant student visa. F-1 visa holders must obtain work authorization before beginning employment off-campus. Individuals holding F-2 visa status are dependents of the F-1 visa holder and are not, under any circumstances, allowed to earn income in the United States.
J-1 Visa Holders
The J-1 student visa status is granted to students who participate in international exchange programs between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and universities in other countries, or whose education in the U.S. is financed directly or indirectly by the U.S. government, the government of the student’s home country, an international organization of which the U.S. is a member, or by another institutional sponsor. J-1s have some work authorization options that must be pre-approved.
If your employer has any questions about how to verify your eligibility to accept employment or complete the Form I-9, you can refer them to the M-274 Handbook for Employers.
