There are specific guidelines for international students and limitations for on-campus employment.
Most international students have a strict 20-hour per week limit for on-campus work–even for just a small project. Students who work for more than 20 hours per week without prior authorization can face significant immigration consequence s, including the termination of a student's SEVIS record, and a possible loss of immigration status. If you have questions about opportunities students may have to work more than 20 hours per week, IU’s international student advisors should be consulted before the employment occurs.
A critical point is that “on-campus work” means employment that takes place on the premises of the campus that issues a student’s immigration document and is also paid by that campus. IU students working outside of their home campus requires specific authorization in advance.
