Employment Options for F-1 Students

On-Campus Employment

International Students are eligible to work on-campus at Los Angeles Mission College. International students are able to work up to 20 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters. Employment must be discussed with the Designated School Officials (DSOs) to review USCIS regulations prior to authorized employment. You may find more information for On-Campus Employment on the USCIS website.

Employment will be based on department funding and availability of student worker positions. Departments with available student worker positions may require a job application and an interview. 

If you are offered an on-campus position, please complete the steps below to complete the On-Campus Employment Process.

  1. Visit ISP office to pick up Employment Authorization Form. 

  2. Have your new supervisor complete the Employer Section on the Authorization Form.

  3. Return the form to ISP to have the Designated School Official (DSO) complete their portion in the Employment Authorization Form. 

  4. Apply for a Social Security Number using the completed Employment Verification Form and other required support documents. Additional information can be found on USCIS website. 
  5. Visit the Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) Personnel Office to complete the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) employment forms and schedule an appointment for fingerprinting.
  6. You may only start working once your assignment has been cleared by the LAMC Personnel Office.