DID YOU KNOW???
You might be surprised to learn that it is illegal in the United States for international students to accept employment off campus, unless it relates to their study program and they have received prior permission from Immigration. Even "volunteer" work can sometimes be considered employment. To learn more, please contact an Immigration advisor in the International Studies Office.
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Contact Your International Advisor:
F-1 Visa Students: Betsy Drillon
J-1 Visa Students: Stephanie Gonzalez
You may schedule an advising appointment by calling (309) 438-5276 or emailing one of the advisors above.
Every visa holder in the United States has rights and responsibilities. As a student attending Illinois State, you need to know about Immigration laws and follow them.
Most international students at Illinois State have the F-1 visa or J-1 visa. The F-1 visa is mainly used by degree-seeking students. The J-1 visa is mostly used by non-degree seeking students, exchange students, and those sponsored by governments or scholarship agencies. Immigration laws can be similar for the F-1 and J-1 visas, but in some ways they are quite different (especially when it comes to employment).
The information below explains what you must do to be in good standing with Immigration. Should you have any questions, please contact an advisor in International Studies.
Please also feel free to watch a PowerPoint presentation about Immigration Laws and Your Responsibilities.
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