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The procedure explains what qualifies as economic hardship, limits on work authorization (20 hours per week during sessions and full-time during vacations/holidays), and how the Designated School Official (DSO) recommends the request in SEVIS. It details application materials to submit to the Office of International Student Services, including USCIS Form I-765 with code (c) (3) (iii), supporting evidence, and document copies. 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The financial problems may, for example, result from an unexpected loss of a graduate assistantship, the death of a financial sponsor, or fluctuations in the home country currency or exchange rate. If the financial situation is too severe, it may not be possible to solve the problem with part-time employment and the student may be denied the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) . The Designated School Official (DSO) and the student may need to look at other solutions.  \n􀁸 Employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full-time during vacations or holidays.  \n􀁸 The application requires a recommendation by the DSO in SEVIS. If approved by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the USCIS will issue the student an EAD card.  \n􀁸 USCIS approval is granted in one-year intervals.  \n􀁸 Authorization ends upon expiration of the EAD card, the completion date of the program or school transfer.  \nTo apply, submit the following to the Office of International Student Services:  \n􀂉 Completed USCIS Form I-765. In item \\#16 on the form, write in the following code:  \n(c) (3) (iii)  \n􀂉 A check or money order payable to “Department of Homeland Security” (see website for current fee information. )  \n􀂉 Copy of I-94 (front and back)  \n􀂉 Copy of Passport  \n􀂉 Current I-20  \n􀂉 Two passport photos  \n􀂉 Supporting materials documenting the unforeseen nature of the economic hardship and the unavailability of other employment on campus, including a letter that describes your circumstances (see reverse for sample letter) .  \n􀂉 Copy of old EAD card (if applicable)  \nThe DSO will then make a recommendation for employment in SEVIS by updating the student’s record. The DSO will mail the complete packet containing copies of the documents to the USCIS Service Center.  \nYou may not begin work until USCIS has approved your petition and you have received your EAD (Employment Authorization Document) card. IMPORTANT: EAD cards cannot be delivered to a P.O. Box.  \nIt is currently taking 3 months or more to process Economic Hardship Authorizations.  \nPERSONAL LETTER FORMAT FOR ECONOMIC HARDSHIP  \nMr. International Student  \n2500 W. North Avenue  \nBaltimore, Maryland 21216  \nSeptember 27, 2010  \nUSCIS  \nVermont Service Center  \n75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479  \nDear Examiner,  \nPlease review the circumstances surrounding my request for employment based upon economic hardship.  \n\u003CExplain what has changed that has caused your hardship, like the death of your sponsor or the loss of an assistantship.>  \n\u003CExplain how you have continued to maintain your good F-1 status and how this is the first time you have applied for employment authorization (only if this is the case, of course.)>  \n\u003CExplain that the additional employment will assist you in supplementing your income source and identify that other source. Remember that if you have NO other resources, USCIS will deny your employment authorization based on the fact that no one is able to finance full-time coursework and pay for living expenses on income generated from a part-time job.>  \n\u003CExplain how a denial will cause you great hardship, and the importance of obtaining the degree you are seeking/ how your course of study","cbCaijsh2ZSN4QHJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijsh2ZSN4QHJ","pdf",104605,"English","# Economic Hardship Application Procedures\n## Eligibility requirements\n## Key aspects of economic hardship employment\n## Application submission checklist\n## DSO and USCIS processing timeline\n## Personal letter format for economic hardship","[{\"question\":\"What eligibility requirements must an F-1 student meet for economic hardship employment authorization?\",\"answer\":\"The student must have been in F-1 status for one full academic year, be in good academic and legal standing, carry a full course of study, and show unforeseen severe economic hardship beyond their control. The student must also demonstrate that on-campus employment opportunities are unavailable or insufficient and that other employment options are unavailable or insufficient.\"},{\"question\":\"How many hours can the student work under economic hardship authorization?\",\"answer\":\"Employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session, and full-time during vacations or holidays.\"},{\"question\":\"When can the student begin working, and what determines authorization end?\",\"answer\":\"The student may not begin work until USCIS has approved the petition and the student has received the EAD card. Authorization ends upon expiration of the EAD card, completion of the program, or program/school transfer.\"}]","Economic Hardship Application Procedures - Student Employment Authorization | PDF"]