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学生保持F-1身份的清单
持有F-1签证的学生必须做以下事情来保持身份:
- 持有有效且未过期的护照吗
- 参加你被授权参加的学校
- 完成一个完整的课程
- 在完成一门课程的过程中取得正常的进步
- You must have permission prior to engaging in any kind of employment, practical training, or internships
- 持有有效的SEVIS I-20并及时申请延期
- 遵循学校转学手续
如何打印I-94卡
就业的选择
International students that have an F-1 status are eligible to work only when you 获得特别许可. 未经许可工作违反了F-1签证规定 可以终止你在美国的逗留.
The following are a list of work options for F-1 visa students and the permission required:
On Campus
校内就业是指位于十大菠菜台子的任何工作. 校园活动的例子 employment are: library assistant, academic tutor, computer lab assistant, student IIP的工作人员，书店的职员和食堂的工作人员.
批准以F-1学生身份工作
- maintain your full-time student status F-1 student status and have a valid I-20 form
- 工作时间不要超过19小时.每学期5小时，在校期间最多40小时 breaks
- 校内就业许可截止日期为毕业日
以下是找一份校内工作的步骤:
- 访问IIP并要求一封信件来验证您的F-1学生身份
- 把IIP的信带到职业研究和服务部门. 校园招聘 are available at CareerPoint, however students will still need to contact the 职业研究和服务中心 然后才能在校园里和导师面试.
- Once you receive a job offer, visit the IIP and request a letter to apply for a Social Security Number. 你需要你的新主管在这封信上签字，以证明你有 an on-campus job.
- Complete the new employee paperwork required for each on-campus job at Career Studies and Services. 你需要签署《菠菜稳台子》.
Off Campus
Any employment outside of MiraCosta大学 requires special permission. This permission 可能需要90天(3个月)才能收到. 就业许可分为三种 you can request:
课程实践训练(CPT)
Students with an academic major that requires an Internship class or Work Experience class can receive permission to work off-campus to meet the requirements for their major.
批准以F-1学生身份工作
- 你必须是至少一个学年的F-1学生
- Your academic major at MiraCosta must include Occupational Work Experience or Internship 作为满足学位要求的课程
- You must enroll and receive a grade for a Occupational Work Experience or an Internship 在你被允许工作的学期中上课
- CPT is granted for a specific job title, a specific company and for only one semester at a time.
- You must complete 课程实践训练(CPT) Form and have your I-20 form 在你开始工作之前由IIP批准CPT.
选择性实习训练(OPT)
F-1学生可以要求美国政府提供签证.S. 向政府申请工作许可 和你在米拉科斯塔的专业相关. 您可以请求的总数为 12个月的培训. 您可以在上课期间申请兼职工作许可 school, or you can apply for 12 months of full-time working permission that begins after you complete a Certificate of Achievement or Associates Degree at MiraCosta College.
批准以F-1学生身份工作
- 必须是至少一个学年的学生身份
- must file application to the Department of Homeland Security (will take up to 90 days 在提交申请后获得许可)
- can apply for part-time OPT (no more than 20 hours per week) while attending school 或者毕业后全职.
- must apply for all OPT permission BEFORE you complete your degree or certificate
- 只能从事与专业直接相关的工作
Economic Hardship
Students with a significant financial crisis during their academic studies can request 特别许可在校外工作. 金融危机的一个例子包括 significant devaluation of their home currency or an unexpected emergency with a sponsor. A student must provide proof of the financial crisis but must be able to show that 他们有一些留在美国的经济支持.
批准以F-1学生身份工作
- 必须是至少一个学年的学生身份
- 必须提供金融危机的证据吗
- must file application to the Department of Homeland Security (will take up to 90 days 在提交申请后获得许可)
Student interested in working outside campus on economic hardship must document to 移民局为什么你有资格获得经济困难. 学生需要申请 至少提前60天，不能工作超过19天.每周5个小时 学校正在上课.
常见问题
我如何在十大菠菜台子找到一份工作?
校园工作列表可在MonsterTrak (http://www)上找到.monstertrak.com), however students will still need to contact the 职业研究和服务中心 申请转介到特定部门进行面试. 了解更多关于 on-campus work options, contact the Career Studies and Services on the Oceanside campus, 760号楼3700.757.2121 x6493.
If I am paid in cash, can I work at a local restaurant or help a friend?
No. An international student must receive permission to accept any kind of employment. 只要你收到钱或报酬，就会考虑雇佣. It is illegal to work without permission and it can end your stay in the United States.
我可以自愿为公司或雇主做无薪实习生吗?
Yes. If the internship involves no form of compensation and is truly voluntary, you may volunteer without having to do any paperwork with the Department of Homeland Security. If, however, the internship provides a stipend or any compensation, students must obtain permission for practical training prior to starting their internship.
想了解更多关于美国就业的信息.S. 作为F-1学生，请访问 U.S. 移民和海关执法局(ICE)网站.
Transportation
How can you take public transportation from the Los Angeles airport to Oceanside?
- 乘坐Flyaway巴士从机场到洛杉矶联合车站. This will cost you $9.75. 欲了解更多信息，请访问 http://www.lawa.org/flyaway
- Once you are at the Union Station, you need to take the Orange County Line of the Metrolink train. 这列火车将直接带您到Oceanside的中转中心. 这将花费你14美元.50 one way. See the Metrolink网站 了解更多信息.
- Public transportation is limited in San Diego and below we have listed some modes 你住在加州时可以使用的交通工具.
Bus System
公共汽车是我们许多学生使用的另一种交通方式. The North County 公交系统有两条公交线路通往我们的校园. 302路公共汽车到达欧申赛德 而且目前没有去圣伊莱霍校区的公交车. 你可以按月购买 passes and pick up schedules at the cashier’s office at MiraCosta大学. For more 有关路线及票价的资料，你可浏览 北县交通网站.
The Coaster
The Coaster is an option for students that want to travel from downtown San Diego to Oceanside. 过山车是一列通勤列车，可以购买月票. For 更多关于时刻表和票价的信息，您可以拨打免费电话800.262.7837 or 访问他们的网站.
Amtrak
The AMTRAK train is available to students that want to do some sightseeing while living in California. 美国铁路公司的票价取决于一年中的时间，你的目的地，多远 in advance you order your tickets, and whether you want coach or sleeper space.
有关圣地亚哥通勤的更多信息，您可以访问: http://www.sdcommute.com
Bicycling
Bicycling is used by some of our students as the most economical way to get around 十大菠菜台子校园. 如果你打算骑自行车，你应该意识到 一些安全程序:
- 强烈建议佩戴头盔. 18岁以下的人必须戴头盔 of age.
- Reflective clothing is crucial if you are riding at night, as well as a headlight, 后灯和反光镜.
- Bicyclists must comply with the same traffic regulations as motorists, so you need 获取机动车辆管理局(DMV)手册.
Automobile
The easiest but not the cheapest way to move around is to purchase an automobile. 一辆可靠的二手车至少要2500美元. 拥有一辆车的额外费用是强制性的 保险和必要的修理.
Driver's License
为了在美国开车.S.在美国，所有的国际学生都必须获得加州大学毕业证书 驾驶执照，即使你有有效的国际驾照. 接收前 机动车辆管理局(DMV)将要求:
- 你的护照，I-20和有效的I-94卡.
- 笔试和驾驶考试.
- 证明你的身份的信件 CA residency 状态(访问国际办公室索取你的信)
After you have completed this process, a temporary license will be issued until a confirmation on your status is received by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The actual driving license will be mailed to you as soon as this confirmation 收到，这个过程可能需要长达9个月.
欲了解更多信息，请访问 DMV Web site.
Car insurance
If you purchase a car in California you must purchase insurance as well. Most insurance companies do require driving records for the past three years so it is advisable that 带上你的驾驶记录. 为了让你得到最便宜的保险 rate, you will need to "shop" (call or search through internet for the cheapest rate).
For information on California car insurance, please review the following sites:
Rent a Car
Renting a car is an option for students that want to do some sightseeing and travel to places such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, and Sea World. If you consider renting a car, you need to know that most car rental companies require that you must be over 25 years of age, have a valid driving license, and a credit card. 以下是一些租车网站:
