On-Campus Employment for F-1 Students

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If you are maintaining your full-time student status, you may take a part-time job on campus for 20 hours or less per week while school is in session (fall and spring semesters), as long as it does not interfere with maintaining full-time enrollment. International students may work full-time on-campus (up to 40 hours a week) while school is not in session (summer and winter terms). However, other campus policies may limit students to work up to 29 hours a week during summer or winter terms.

• 1. Find a Job On-Campus

  Jobs are posted in the ACC, on MyPlattsburgh, Handshake, and in many other locations. Keep your eyes open!

  The Career Development Center can provide more information

• 2. Obtain an Offer of Employment

  Students should obtain a letter or other proof of employment from their employer. The letter should be signed and appear on the organization’s letterhead.

• 3. Begin Working or Apply for a Social Security Number

  If you have never worked in the U.S. before, you will need to apply for a Social Security Number.

  You should work with your on-campus employer to complete any necessary employment paperwork. If you need to apply for a Social Security Number because you do not have one already, please send a scan of your employment offer letter to [email protected] and we will advise you on the next steps to apply for a social security number.

Social Security Card for International Students

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The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) policy is that social security numbers are issued to international students for the purpose of employment only.

The Plattsburgh Social Security Administration (SSA) Office is located at:

Gateway Building, Suite 230
14 Durkee Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 800-772-1213

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Please note that F-1 students must wait at least 15 days after entering the United States to submit a social security card application. In addition, the SSA office takes between 2 to 4 weeks to process the social security application and send an official social security number card to students.

Please visit the Social Security Administration website for further social security information related to international students.