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International Student Employment

F-1 students who are maintaining status may work on-campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session.  F-1 students may work on campus over 20 hours per week during annual vacation and breaks between quarters. Students are encouraged to apply for part-time employment opportunities with the College.

F-1 students may request Post-Completion OPT to obtain work in their field of study once per educational level (associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral). Students are allowed 12 months of work during the 14-month period following completion of studies. Employment must be related to the field of study.
Please make an appointment with ISS to check OPT eligibility and discuss application directions. Students should verify their graduation quarter with their advisor before meeting with ISS. View complete information on applying for Optional Practical Training. 

To obtain a Social Security number you must be employed. Once you receive a job offer from an employer, you may apply for a Social Security Number to work on campus or for Optional Practical Training or in the case of a financial hardship. Steps for doing so are featured below.

  1. Request a letter from your employer on official letterhead that includes:
    • Your full name
    • Your job title
    • Your start date
    • The number of hours you will be working
    • Your supervisor's name
    • Your supervisor's telephone number

      The letter needs to be addressed to:
      Social Security Administration
      Old Mill Centre
      604 N 109th Ct
      Omaha, NE 68154
  2. Email your letter from your employer as a PDF to ISS at iss@mccneb.edu. Share that you have a job offer and request a letter from a Designated School Official that includes:
    • Your name
    • Your school status
    • Your employer
    • The type of work you will be doing
  3. Complete the Application for Social Security Card.
  4. Go to the Social Security Administration with your:
    • Letter from your employer
    • Letter from an International Student Services Designated School Official
    • Application for a Social Security Card
    • Passport - not expired
    • Current I-94
    • I-20 from MCC

Go to the Social Security Administration no earlier than the start date of your employment authorization. You will need your: