1) Can I get a job while pursuing my academic program?

As an international student you will be holding a non-immigrant F1 visa. It enables you to work in USA under certain terms and conditions issued by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service). You will be permitted to work either On-campus job, which can be easily obtained or by four categories of off-campus job – “OPT” (Optional Practical Training), “CPT” (Curricular Practical Training), “Severe economic hardship”, and “Approved international organizations”.

2)How many hours can I work as part time in USA?

You will be permitted to work for on-campus part-time job, which is limited up to 20 hours per week. This will support you in meeting your basic needs. During the vacations, you’ll be allowed to work for 40 hours per week.

3) What is the average hourly pay for part-time students in USA?

$ 15 to $ 20 per hour, depending upon the job

4) What would be the job opportunities after completing my education in USA?

USA grants eligibility for the international students to apply for the employment authorization. Many US companies are currently recruiting graduates and there is good job market for the international students. As you stay in USA for more than a year and if you maintain legitimate visa status, you will be eligible to work in USA. Apart from the Practical Training Employment and part-time jobs you can start working in USA on an F1 visa.

Many international students seek for employment opportunities in United States. You will be permitted to work for a year after completion of your academics as apart of their “practical training”. Later an employer has to sponsor you for persisting your job in United States.