revised 4/29/20
F-2 Dependents
12. I understand that F-2 dependents (spouse and children) are not eligible for employment at any time. F-2 adult
dependents can enroll in credit classes part-time.
Employment
13. Although on-campus employment for less than 20 hours per week is permitted, Durham Tech rarely has on-campus
jobs available.
14. I am NOT permitted to work off-campus at all during my first year as an F-1 student. If I work illegally off-campus I
will become “out-of-status.” I am aware that I will not get a social security number unless I have a job offer or
employment authorization.
15. After the first academic year I may apply for off-campus employment. I must first attend an employment workshop,
and meet with someone in the ISS office. Off campus employment options are:
a. Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Enrollment in a Work-Based Learning (WBL) course in my program of study is required for CPT authorization.
CPT authorization is only approved for one semester per WBL course. CPT can be paid or unpaid.
b. Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Temporary employment in my field of study. Up to 24 months of part-time employment (pre-completion), or
up to 12 months of full-time employment (post-completion).
16. Any Employment Authorization Documents approved by USCIS, and used by me, will automatically terminate if I
transfer to another school.
Initials: ________
Reporting to the ISS Office
The ISS office at Durham Tech is required by law to report certain changes about my status to SEVIS. I understand that I
must notify the ISS Office about any of the following events/changes so that ISS can do the required reporting:
• Enrollment or failure to enroll each term
• Dropping below a full course of study
• Failure to otherwise maintain status
• Change of program of study
• Program extensions
• Change of student’s or F-2’s legal name or address
• Completion of studies or early withdrawal
(includes graduation or dropping out)
• Termination date and reason for termination
• Change of Status to another immigration status
• School transfer
• Employment authorization
• Criminal conviction
• Change in F-2 dependent status
• F-2 departure (with no plan of return to the US) or F-2
change of status to another immigration status
17. I will report any changes to my legal name, address, telephone, email address and program of study to ISS within 10
days of the change. I understand that it is my responsibility to check and maintain my Durham Tech connect mail
(email address)
18. I will notify ISS if I plan to leave Durham Tech or terminate my studies for any reason. Initials: ________
Student Signature _______________________________________ Date ________________________
Print Name Clearly _______________________________________
Durham Tech Student ID number ______________________________
Sign, initial, and return this form to: International Student Services Office
Center for the Global Learner - White (Building 1), room 1-148
Durham Tech, Durham, NC 27703
or send via the Secure Document Submission System
.
After we scan a copy, the original or copy will be returned to you for your records unless you retained the original.
Questions on the process? Contact International Student Services (ISS), Center for the Global Learner (CGL), 1637 Lawson St, Durham, NC 27703
Office: Building 1, room 1-148 Phone: 919-536-7200, ext. 3228 Fax: 919-536-7281 Email: international@durhamtech.edu
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