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International Students
Applying to BMCC
Visa Requirements
Obtaining your F-1 visa
INS I-20
Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
Financial Support
Employment options
On-Campus Employment
Off-Campus Employment
Based on Economic Hardship
Curricular Practical Training
Optional Practical Training
Workshops
Additional Resources
Application Processing
Application processing can take as much as 80 days. It is important to consider processing time when looking for a job.

STEP I:
Obtain a Recommendation for Hardship Employment from the BMCC Office of International Student Services.
(1) File your complete application with the BMCC Office of International Student Services.

 

STEP II:
Apply for your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from the Immigration Naturalization Service.
(1) Mail your Hardship Recommendation to the INS by certified mail, return receipt requested,
following the instructions you have received from the BMCC Office of International Student Services.
(2) Once you have received your EAD card, visit the BMCC Office of International Student Services for
instructions on how to apply for a social security card if you do not have one.

We recommend that you obtain hardship employment authorization before looking for a job.
 
How to complete the application
Severe Economic Hardship
Eligibility requirements
Application processing
How to complete the application
DOWNLOAD FORMS:
Severe Economic Hardship request form
Affidavit to be completed by sponsor
   
In the event of an emergency:
Should you suddenly get a job offer, you may request "expeditious" or emergency processing of you application by submitting a letter from the employer with you application. Unfortunately, BMCC cannot guarantee that INS will respond to your request.
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