- Be a citizen of Venezuela (or individual without nationality who has habitually resided in Venezuela).
- Have legal F-1 status in the United States at the time of publication of the notice.
- Be enrolled in an academic institution certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
- Maintain active F-1 status.
- Experiencing financial difficulties severe as a direct result of the situation in Venezuela.
Students who qualify for this program will be able to access the following benefits:
- Request employment authorization: They will be able to work both on and off campus without needing special authorization.
- Work more than 20 hours per week: The restriction for on-campus work during the school term is removed.
- Reduce academic load: They will be able to reduce their course load without losing their F-1 status (this is for DHS purposes only, institutions may have their own requirements).
How to obtain a work permit in the United States with this program?
To obtain a work permit, students who wish to work on campus They must request authorization from their DSO (designated school official). The DSO must enter a notation in the student's SEVIS record, which will be reflected on the Form I-20.
To work off campus, students must submit a Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The DSO must also recommend approval of the application on the student's SEVIS record.
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Students with F-2 (dependent) visas are not eligible for this program. Additionally, educational institutions may have their own minimum course load requirements that must be met to maintain your enrollment, even if DHS deems a reduced course load sufficient for F-1 status under this program.
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