Employment based on severe economic hardship is difficult to have approved by USCIS. You are eligible to apply for this off-campus work authorization if you are able to demonstrate severe economic hardship caused by unforeseen factors, which may include:
You will need to make an appointment with an international student adviser to discuss your situation before applying for this work authorization.
While you are employed, you will be subject to state and federal income taxes. More information about nonresident alien taxation is available on the Human Resource Services website.
If you receive authorization, USCIS will issue and Employment Authorization Document, which will allow you to work for one year. You may work a maximum 20 hours per week on and off campus while classes are in session, and 40 hours per week during the summer and official school breaks. You are able to renew your employment authorization; however, your EAD will be automatically terminated if you do not remain in good academic standing at MU.
An international student adviser must approve your off-campus employment and will issue an authorization letter, which will serve as your official work authorization document. You should keep the original in a secure location with your other immigration documents, and may be asked to provide a copy to your employer. The authorization letter will be valid until your DS-2019 expires or for one year, whichever comes first. The exact date will be indicated on your letter.
You may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer and official school breaks.
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