On-Campus Work

After arriving at DTS, F-1 students are eligible only to apply for a Social Security card after being hired for on-campus employment. F-1 students are authorized to work on-campus only and employment may begin 30 days prior to the start of classes. Apply only after arrival to DTS and all inquiries regarding on-campus employment should be directed to the Human Resources Office.
Your Work Restrictions

F-1 students are eligible to work on-campus; J-1 students must obtain permission from the Responsible Officer in the International Student Office (ISO)
before
they start working. When classes are in session, you may work up to 20 hours a week. If you have more than one job, be sure that your total working hours do not exceed this 20-hour limit. During semester breaks and summer session only, students may work full-time during the periods they are not also taking class. The CIS can request information regarding compliance with work-hour restrictions, so be careful that your hours do not exceed the limit. F-2 spouses cannot work and cannot receive income for help given. J-2 spouses may be eligible to work if they receive approval first from the Responsible Officer in the ISO and secondly from the US Government.
Off Campus Work

Under no circumstances may a student be employed off campus without special permission from the International Student Office and the US Government. All forms of service for which payment is received (including reduced rent, babysitting, etc. ) are considered employment. Receiving an honorarium for speaking at a church is also reimbursement; please obtain approval from the International Student Office to ensure you stay within your legal limits. If people give you gifts of any kind, you can accept them
as long as nothing is expected in return from you
and the gift is not connected to any work or service you have performed for them. For example, would this c