Can a student with I-20 Visa work in United States.
I mean , my attentions are not to go to US and work, but since i got accepted in a college, can i work just for my pocket money?
2007-03-25 12:47:54 · 2 answers · asked by Driki 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
An I-20 is not a visa!!! It's a paper proving that you have been admitted into or are enrolled as a full time student at a University in the U.S. The visa you have should be F-1 visa.
If you are already in the U.S, why didn't your school's international students office inform you the details about not working off-campus( you can take student labor jobs)?
As far as I know, since 9-11, the immigration has put all foreign students under very tight wurveillance, so you better not get yourself in trouble
2007-03-25 13:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As already mentioned, the I-20 is simply a form that shows you have been accepted as a foreign student in a US school. You then have to apply for an F-1 student visa at your nearest US embassy or consulate.
Employment is not permitted, except on campus or with written permission of the school.
2007-03-25 14:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋