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English for Acdemic Purpose Jone Doe 5/5/2012-Editad Paper 1 International Students working off-campus many international students make the decision to travel to e their ed 、1 t has hee economy.According to NAFSA,(n.d)a nor -profit association dedicated during the 2012-1013 academic year international students contributed $24 billion to the U.S economy,supporting nearly 313.000 jobs.While there is no doubt that international students support the u seconomy some students have sult thevoften consider the opportunity to work-off car pus.In a survey conducted on April 11.2014 eley essed their ews on the controversialsubject of international students working off-campus.(See e hand sor ople have argued that schools and universities should allow inte work off-campus if suffering severe financial hardship.On the other hand,many schooladvisors are against international students working off-campus,suggesting that students need first to acclimate to the new changes that studving in a differentcountry brings before enrolling ir iob related tasks.Afte r reviewing both positions international students should be allowed to w ork off.c mnus denendingon the se verity of the m,performance at schooland capability of handling work with studies An off-can Security (2013,para 2)"The U.S government takes workingillegally very seriouslyThe first step for students that decide to work is totalk with the designated school official (DSO).If the student is caught working without previous authorization.the dso can report it through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System(SEVIS),and the student will have to leave the country immediate ly,without having the option of returning(Department of Hon ity.2013).Altho it is ilegal to work off-campus when on F-1status,many students are pus iobs because they do not have a choice also ts have found workin helpfulfor Department of Homeland Security (2013)students who have been studving forone ve ear can be eligible for off-campus employment,but it requires the app ovalof the uscIs The eligibility to be granted with this work permit depends on the student's maior intensive English programs do campus This work permit notaw s ranted the student can onlyv ork for 20 hours perweek The main argumentused hy oponents of international students working off-campus is that inter national students should be allowed to ork off-campus based on the severity of the student's problem man international students faced economichardship due to multiple causes The U.s Department of Homeland Security(USCIS.2013)states that

English for Acdemic Purpose Jone Doe 5/5/2012 – Editad Paper 1 International Students working off-campus Every year many international students make the decision to travel to the U.S.A in order to continue their education. It has been estimated that international students contribute substantially to the U.S.A economy. According to NAFSA, (n.d) a non-profit association dedicated to international education and exchange, during the 2012-1013 academic year international students contributed $24 billion to the U.S economy, supporting nearly 313.000 jobs .While there is no doubt that international students support the U.S economy, some students have struggled at some point with high tuition; as a result, they often consider the opportunity to work-off campus. In a survey conducted on April 11, 2014, eleven IEP students expressed their views on the controversial subject of international students working off-campus. (See the survey in the appendix.) On one hand, some people have argued that schools and universities should allow international students to work off-campus if suffering severe financial hardship. On the other hand, many school advisors are against international students working off-campus, suggesting that students need first to acclimate to the new changes that studying in a different country brings before enrolling in job related tasks. After reviewing both positions, international students should be allowed to work off-campus depending on the severity of the problem, performance at school and capability of handling work with studies. An off- campus job is defined as anything that is not affiliated with the educational institution. According to the Department of Homeland Security (2013, para 2) “The U.S government takes working illegally very seriously” .The first step for students that decide to work is to talk with the designated school official (DSO). If the student is caught working without previous authorization, the DSO can report it through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) , and the student will have to leave the country immediately, without having the option of returning(Department of Homeland Security, 2013). Although it is illegal to work off -campus when on F-1 status, many students are forced to do off campus jobs because they do not have a choice. Also, many students have found working off campus helpful for improving their English skills. According to the Department of Homeland Security, (2013) students who have been studying for one year can be eligible for off-campus employment, but it requires the approval of the USCIS. The eligibility to be granted with this work permit depends on the student´s major. Intensive English Programs do not allow students to work off￾campus. This work permit has the restriction that once it is granted the student can only work for 20 hours per week. The main argument used by proponents of international students working off-campus is that international students should be allowed to work off-campus based on the severity of the student´s problem. Many international students faced economic hardship due to multiple causes. The U.S Department of Homeland Security (USCIS, 2013) states that

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English for Acdemic Purpose Jone Doe 5/5/2012 – Editad Paper 1 school designated officials should recommend off-campus employment under extreme circumstances. According to USCIS (2013), some examples of extreme circumstancesinclude huge medical bills, loss of financial aid or on-campus employment and increase in the cost of tuition. Students have the right to apply for this special work permit after they have been on F-1 status for one year. The main purpose of this work- permit is to alleviate the students’ financial situation. Every case is studied individually and the USCIS, the entity that decides whether the international student qualifies or not, grants off-campus employment based on the supporting documents provided when filing the application. Proponents also point out that working off-campus does not interfere with the student’s performance. As one survey respondent, a female from Burkina Faso, answered, “if the student knows what he/she wants and seriously tries to reach his/ her goals with a sense of priority having a work off-campus, will not represent a threat to the studies”(see appendix ). Students who are granted off-campus employment are only allowed to work 20 hours per week and full-time during vacation time. Clearly, students working off-campus are capable to handle academic load. In 2012, the Department of Homeland Security granted international students from Syria off-campus work permit, due to the civil conflict experienced by Syrians since March 2011. (DHS, 2012).According to the DHS, (2012) over 500 international students from Syria were present in the U.S.A during the conflict. Many students experienced hardship due to the loss of financial means as a consequence of the struggle conditions in Syria during that time. This notice was effective April 3, 2012 and remained until October 3, 2013. Obviously, international students from Syria benefited from off-campus employment and were able not only to remain in the U.S but also to meet with the living expenses. Opponents argue that international students should not be allowed to work off-campus. School designated officials believe that international students come to the U.S.A to improve their English skills and continue with their education; therefore, working off-campus could affect seriously this objective. Janie Hardman, the IEP Designated School Official at Georgia State University, stated that IEP students should not be working off campus. Hardman pointed out that “Jobs can take you away from your schedule, [and] it would be difficult for you to comply with the obligation of classes. if you work off campus, (Personal Communication, March 14). Off-campus employment, such as working in hotels, gas stations and liquor stores is considered illegal, and if the student is caught by any person, that could jeopardize the student visa and possibly lead to deportation and eventually problems during future immigration adjustments such as green card or H1b work visa. It is illegal for international students engage in this type of work. While it may be true that working off-campus can be considered overwhelming and it could be difficult for students to comply with the

English for Acdemic Purpose Jone Doe 5/5/2012-Editad Paper 1 obligation of classes.Nevertheless,if the student hasa strong educationalbackground,workingoff-campus should not have adverse effects on student's performance at school.Studies show that students, who engage upto 30 hours a week in job tasks,do just as well or better those who de work (n.d) eary,wo but a manag rity (2013 tudents pply fo f uld he dents who r acad age on off-campus employment authorized by the uscis need to be cognizant of the huge responsibility that they have,following the law.It is References GeorgiaState University/Intensive English Program.(2013).Student Handbook.Retrieved March30,2014 fromhttp://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwiep/Media/Docs/ALSL/Fall20 The Daily Journal of the United States Government.(2014)Federal Register.Retrieved April 13,2014 from htps://www.tederalre 796oyemployment-a eland Se ity.(2013).Student ieved March 30.2014 from wrking united-stats/st exchange-visitors/students-and-emploument

English for Acdemic Purpose Jone Doe 5/5/2012 – Editad Paper 1 obligation of classes. Nevertheless, if the student has a strong educational background, working off-campus should not have adverse effects on student’s performance at school. Studies show that students, who engage up to 30 hours a week in job tasks, do just as well or better educationally than those who are not engage in outside work (n.d) . Clearly, working off-campus allows students not only to manage their time accordingly, but also to manage academic success. The Department of Homeland Security (2013), states that foreign students can apply for off-campus employment under the sponsorship of a qualifying international organization, and it could benefit students who are engage either in language or academic programs. In conclusion, international students who engage on off-campus employment authorized by the USCIS need to be cognizant of the huge responsibility that they have, following the law. It is References Georgia State University/Intensive English Program. (2013).Student Handbook. Retrieved March30, 2014 fromhttp://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwiep/Media/Docs/ALSL/Fall20 13Handbook.pdf . The Daily Journal of the United States Government.(2014) Federal Register. Retrieved April 13,2014 from htps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/04/03/2012- 7960/employment-authorization-for-syrian-f-1-nonimmigrant-students￾experiencing-severe-economic-hardship. USDepartment of Homeland Security. (2013). Students and employment. Retrieved March 30, 2014 from http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/students-and￾exchange-visitors/students-and-employment