Hiring International StudentsApproximately 23 percent of incoming Daniels students are international. These individuals contribute valuable experience and perspective to companies operating in today’s global economy.
Getting permission for international students to work in the US is not as difficult as many employers think. In fact, most international students are in the US on non-immigrant student visas (F-1 and J-1), and these international students are eligible to accept employment under certain conditions.
- F-1 students are eligible to work up to 12 months on optional practical training.
- J-1 students are eligible to work up to 18 months on academic training.
- F-1 and J-1 paperwork is handled by the students, the school and Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Companies can save money by hiring international students because the majority of them are exempt from Social Security (FICA) and Medicare tax requirements.
- Employers can hire international students for a total of six years (two three-year periods) under the H-1B visa category.
Click on the Guide for Hiring International Students to learn more about hiring international students.
If you have questions, please contact Patty Hickman, International Career Consultant, at 303.871.4607 or at phickman@du.edu. |