I want to work

msaucey says on Nov 15, 2007, 12:28:

You need to find someone that would be willing to pay you cash... I don't know how many places in Jersey would be up for that, but I'm sure if you ask around... maybe housekeeping or something like that....

P.S. Just don't get caught!

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GregYohn says on Nov 15, 2007, 18:59:

Hola!

Working on an F1 visa

F1 visa holders may work on campus (i.e. within the university) for up to 20 hours per week if they are in good academic standing, maintain full-time study, and do not displace a US resident. Students may work full-time between semesters and during the annual summer vacation if they enroll for the following term. After completing their studies, however, they may not be employed on-campus unless authorized for practical training.


Off-campus work requires approval from USCIS and is possible only after the first full year of study. Unless this permit has been granted by USCIS, it is illegal for a student with an F1 visa to accept off-campus employment. If employment permission is granted, the student still must maintain full-time study while working up to 20 hours a week while courses are in session and 40 hours a week during the summer and between semesters.


Sometimes, however, things don't go as planned. If you can prove that you are suffering a severe economic hardship caused by circumstances beyond your control, you may be able to get special USCIS working permission. Examples include loss of financial aid or on campus employment without fault on the part of the student, a severe devaluation in the currency of your home country, or medical bills.


You must further show that there is no suitable on-campus employment for you. You must have completed a full year of academic study and must be in good academic standing. You will also have to obtain a recommendation from your student officer. If granted work permission, you will be allowed to work 20 hours per week while school is in session.

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Robert Jorge says on Nov 16, 2007, 21:24:

Great info Greg. I will just add that the OP should just find an odd job or two. Mow a few lawns, wash some cars, collect aluminum cans. I am not condoning illegal labor or anything like that. But that is what I did to get spending money from age 13 to 19. I also grew up in a town that had 17% unemployment (welcome to Rustbelt, Indiana), so I didn't have many other options. Anyway, around a campus, if you are willing to hussle and work hard physically, you should be able to find under-the-table jobs. I personally think there is nothing wrong with mowing lawns, detailing cars, cleaning condos, etc. as a side job for some spending money for incidentals.

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Nomadic Max says on Nov 18, 2007, 22:04:

Try getting your CV to these guys http://www.smart.edu.co/
They're pretty lenient of paper work, just keep putting it off, invent some BS story about how you are getting married etc; that should give you at least 6 months employment teaching English.

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