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.