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4 TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN USA

International students seek employment opportunities in USA while studying to cope with tuition fees, living costs and the like. Student Visa holders are provided with ample employments opportunities under 4 main categories as described below:

1.On Campus Employment Opportunity:

This is referred to as the work that is located within the campus or in its vicinity which is affiliated to the specific university. The employment opportunities include working at the university’s book stores, library, cafeteria, and dormitory as well as working under a professor by assisting his research and getting remunerated in return. These opportunities can be availed right at the beginning of the academic course or even before it.

2.Off Campus Employment Opportunity:

These include opportunities of work outside the campus and can be availed by students who have completed a year of the course. This type of opportunity helps to earn more. Before availing an off campus employment opportunity students need to take official permission from the university.

3.Industrial training:

This is generally a part of the course and is done with the objective of providing real world scenarios to students. The students work at internships with partners on a full time basis with no hourly limits. The eligibility criteria consist of completion of a year of academic course.

4.Training in Optional Practicals:

This refers to a temporary opportunity of employment in the field of academics and can be pursued at any point during the course or after. The student requires official approval from Immigration office and can be applied for twelve months at graduation level and another twelve months at post-graduation level.

Foreign students can avail any job which falls under one of these categories during the duration of their course. Though managing studies and job together can be difficult, but it is doable with a well planned daily routine.

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