• You must have completed at least one academic year with the same SEVIS number (found at the top left side of page 1 of the I-20). 

• You must apply prior to the end of the 60 day grace period following the quarter/term in which all requirements for graduation are met (for graduate students this means all degree requirements except dissertation/thesis/project). 

• Can I travel while on OPT? 

• Please refer to our travel webpage for detailed information about traveling while on OPT. 

• Are there any circumstances in which an international student can volunteer off-campus and NOT need authorization?  Does all off campus volunteering require CPT authorization? 

• Off-campus volunteer work is always tricky and you should always consult with your SISS advisor before undertaking it.  If the volunteer work is related to your major, you must obtain CPT authorization before starting it.  In other cases we would want to discus

• You must be in good academic and immigration status. 
• You must have completed at least one full academic year under your current SEVIS ID#/record.
• You must be pursuing a full course of study, except during official school breaks and vacations. 
• CPT is considered off-campus employment (paid or unpaid) and requires authorization from SISS before you can begin. 
• If an internship is not required for your degree (ty

J-2 dependents may apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for permission to accept employment if such employment is needed for the support of the dependent(s), but not for the support of the J-1.  The application should include:

Employment provisions for the visa categories that are most often encountered at UC Davis are:

International scholars may come to UC Davis on a variety of work statuses that are not sponsored through SISS, including these three categories:

Non-immigrants can gain employment authorization through a variety of circumstances, including:

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• - As a student in F-1 status, you may work on-campus up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during school vacation periods such as winter, spring, or summer breaks.