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International Student Employment

Rules and Regulations

• International students are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week on campus during the fall and spring semesters.
• International students can work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week during the summer and winter breaks.
• International students are limited to working only on campus.
• International students can work off campus only if they are on curricular/optional practical training, academic training, or have an economic hardship work permit (see below for more information).
• International students must by in F-1 status for at least one academic year before they can apply for CPT/OPT, academic training or an economic hardship work permit.
• To learn more about working on campus, contact Human Resources at hr@lccc.wy.edu or 307.778.1289. 

Social Security Card

• You must first find a job and be hired before the appropriate letters can be written for a Social Security card.
• You must see the international student advisor for the paperwork needed to obtain a Social Security card.
• A Social Security card is no longer issued for the following situations:
  • Obtaining a driver's license
  • Opening a bank account
  • Applying for a credit card
  • Applying to rent an apartment or home
  • Filing federal or state taxes

Economic Hardship Work Permit

• This work permit only allows for students to work off campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semester.
• You must make an appointment with the international student advisor to discuss your application.
• The international advisor makes a recommendation to USCIS but does not authorize employment.
• The financial problems must be due to unforeseen circumstances beyond your control. The financial problem must be documented and show a substantial need.
• Documentation should be included to support the application.
• You may not apply until you have been in F-1 status for one academic year and are in good academic standing.
• You MUST make a good faith attempt to find a campus job first. If on-campus employment is unavailable or insufficient, be able to document this.
• If USCIS approves the application, an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) will be issued. You may not find employment until the EAD card has been issued.
• Employment is restricted to 20 hours per week when school is in session and 40 hours per week during vacation periods.
• Acceptance of employment must not interfere with carrying a full course of study.