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Title
Employment Options for F-1 Students
Category
international
UUID
f05adc8eaabc4267ac5c6c686d65351a
Source URL
https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment
Parent URL
https://global.utexas.edu/isss
Crawl Time
2026-03-16T04:26:48+00:00
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Employment Options for F-1 Students

Source: https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment Parent: https://global.utexas.edu/isss

Curricular Practical Training

Gain practical experience during an internship or course-related employment.

Post-Completion Optional Practical Training

Gain practical experience in your field immediately following completion of your academic program.

Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training

Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization that can be used while you are a current student at UT.

STEM Optional Practical Training

Extend your work authorization for an additional 24 months.

On-Campus Employment

Learn more about working on the UT Austin campus.

Economic Hardship Employment

Apply for a work permit to assist you with the cost of living in an emergency situation.