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On-campus Employment
Eligibility

Students with an F-1 student visa may be approved to work on campus following arrival at UW Oshkosh.

Steps to Working On Campus
  • Register in person with the UW Oshkosh International Student Advisor upon arrival at UW Oshkosh;
  • Search for a job on campus;
  • Apply for a job on campus;
  • Apply to the Office of International Education for approval to work on campus AFTER receiving a job offer;
  • Apply for a social security number AFTER receiving approval to work from the Office of International Education.
Search for a Job On Campus

Students with an F-1 student visa may begin searching for a job at UW Oshkosh by

  • Attending the Student Employment Fair on opening day just prior to fall or spring semester;
  • Logging in to Handshake (on-line UW Oshkosh student job search system)
  • Visiting department offices on campus to inquire about job openings.
Apply for a Job On Campus

Students with an F-1 student visa will compete for jobs with other UW Oshkosh students.  Be prepared!  To apply for a job, you may be asked:

  • To submit a job application, available from the employer;
  • To submit a resume;
  • To submit a cover letter explaining your skills & experiences;
  • To interview.
Maximum Work Hours per Week

Students with an F-1 student visa may work on campus

  • for a maximum of 20 hours per week while classes are in session;
  • any number of hours during breaks (there is no required minimum or maximum number of hours).
Social Security Number
Eligibility & Purpose

The social security number is used to report wages to the government.

Students on an F-1 visa who have been in the U.S. for at least 10 calendar days AND have been registered in SEVIS may request a social security number under the following conditions:

  • You have been offered a job on campus.
Application

Timing your Application

  • On campus employment: You may apply 30 or fewer days prior to your employment start date.
  • You must APPLY for this number before beginning employment.
  • You may begin working before you RECEIVE your social security number.
  • NOTE: You are legally allowed to begin working before you receive your Social Security Number; however, your employer may require that you start work after receiving the number.  

 Application Documents

  • All Applicants need:
    • Application for a Social Security Card (form SS-5)
    • Unexpired, original Passport
    • I-94
  • F-1 STUDENTS also need:
    • Original current I-20 (all three pages; for CPT, the third page MUST show that you are authorized for employment)
  • Students working ON CAMPUS also need:

Apply in Person

You must apply IN PERSON at the Social Security Office in Oshkosh.  This office is located at 400 City Center.

More Information

View the Social Security Administration's Information for International Students.

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