International Students
Every year the School of Management draws an increasing number of international undergraduate and graduate students who come here on an F-1 visa to learn from a top-ranked business program.
“An F-1 visa is granted to a person coming to the United States to attend a college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or language training program approved by the
U.S. Attorney General for study by foreign students. The visa holder plans to return home after completing studies. This is the most common non-immigrant visa for an international student attending undergraduate and graduate school. Students are granted F-1 status until the completion of the academic program and 12 months of post-program practical training. The purpose of the F-1 visa is to provide an opportunity for study in the United States. Anything outside of study, including employment, is an exception to the visa. Authorization for employment is strictly limited to certain situations.
The above information is adapted by Michael True (Director, Internship Center, Messiah College) from a web article by Rochelle Kaplan, General Counsel for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
If you choose to hire an international intern, the International Student Center at UM-Flint will handle the paperwork for the CPT and/or OPT at no charge to your organization. To discuss how these students might be of service to your company, contact the Student Services Coordinator.
“An F-1 visa is granted to a person coming to the United States to attend a college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or language training program approved by the
 Huiying (Lucy) Hou and supervisor, Eric Kerr
Internship, Lear Corporation, Fall 2010 |
| • | The student holding F-1 status for a full academic year and in good academic standing may work off campus. Such work authorization is granted when the student has sustained unforeseen economic hardship. Also, the student may not work for more than 20 hours per week when school is in session, but may work full-time during holidays and vacations, including breaks between terms, provided the student intends to register for the next school term. |
| • | Curricular Practical Training (CPT): An F-1 student may perform CPT prior to the completion of the educational program as part of his or her educational experience. The INS defines this type of training as ‘alternate work-study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through agreements with the school.’ |
| • | Post-Completion Practical Training (OPT): This is temporary employment directly related to the student’s major area of study that takes place after the student completes a full course of study. Authorization for this training may be granted for a maximum of 12 months of full-time or part-time work. Those on a student visa can only gain authorization once for this type of training.” |
The above information is adapted by Michael True (Director, Internship Center, Messiah College) from a web article by Rochelle Kaplan, General Counsel for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
If you choose to hire an international intern, the International Student Center at UM-Flint will handle the paperwork for the CPT and/or OPT at no charge to your organization. To discuss how these students might be of service to your company, contact the Student Services Coordinator.
